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Waking up to rain today reinforced my choice in working outside these past few days. Seeing rain in the forecast for the next few days or so made yesterday especially busy; but I got what I set out to0 . . .
Looking at e:metalpeter's recent post, e:metalpeter,50334 reminded me that I had told Peter that I have a picture of him from the reception (candy table!) that I have been meaning to post. Oops! 0 . . .
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It is that time of year when traffic remains heavy for a couple of hours after rush hour. It is that time of year when driving through a residential neighborhood one sees a mixture of pumpkins, co0 . . .
This week went by in a blur. So much so that I still feel like I have tons yet to accomplish. For this reason, I might stay close to home and work on an assortment of projects all weekend. Maybe. 0 . . .
Sometimes change is good.. sometimes it is downright annoying. (as with alliteration) Yahoo! 1109/YahooLogo1112.gif as an avid use of most things Yahoo!, most specifically I use it for e0 . . .
It's cold outside and the sky is amazingly clear. Nights like this remind me that I would like a telescope and a better understanding of the star clusters. As much as I am into the sciences, a0 . . .
Finally taking a look at the assortment of pictures on my camera. Of those that I want to post, they need to be resized first, so I will work on a few at a time. I had already pretty much forgotten0 . . .
Love cats? geeks? farm equipment? "furries"? Need your mate to be interested in the same? Then check out these dating niches for the extra discerning.. http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/20 . . .
Just a reminder e:theecarey,50230 that if you want direction on something to do, then give the following a whirl: Fugazi 9pm until.. ? (503 Franklin between North and Allen) I'm going to han0 . . .
Hadn't heard this song in some time and just happened to catch it on the radio while driving earlier (what a great day, right?!). Turned up the volume, window was cracked to let in the breezy war0 . . .
I'm kind of in the mood for drinks on and around Allen Street area.. I'm thinking Cathode Ray. It has come up in conversations a few times in as many days, and now I am feeling the need to e0 . . .
How many e-strippers does it take to fill a photo booth? e:peep photo booth cram 10-31-09 e:mike e:paul e:libertad e:mrmike e:leetee e:terry e:theecarey e:dimartiste e:springfaerie e:py0 . . .
In response to your comment Paul (on my previous post), I didn't take any pics at the party. e:pyrcedgrrl got a few with her phone which I just snagged from her. They happen to be of you. Your ou0 . . .
I didn't take any pictures at the wedding and only took a few at the reception; all of which I will post soon. In the meantime, here is the one picture that really stands out from any of the othe0 . . .
Haven't reset my clocks yet. Not sure if that extra hour helped or not. I slept in so late that I don't think it matters much! It is nice to see the sun shining, though. The forecast look0 . . .
but I don't care. and I won't get too much into it. promise! Trying to find a better price on "Instead" Soft Cups. Bought a bunch last year, kinda hard to find in a store,0 . . .
I have mosquitoes in my house. Just a few.. but enough to engage my cats interest and enough to make me wonder... "why aren't ya'll dead yet???" but it is getting close to t0 . . .
I just watched someone sitting at a stoplight chuck their empty cigarette box out their window and onto the street. they were driving a shiny cadillac escalade which seemed to add to my digust. th0 . . .
mobile test post. been long time since I tried and was successful. lets see..0 . . .
go ahead.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLQMpQTayfQ&feature=player_embedded mesmerizing.. 0 . . .
Despite being tired, I was drawn to the outdoors yesterday evening. The cool air, wind and dark rolling clouds just intrigued me into a brisk walk. I sensed a strong energy to the air and felt like I 0 . . .
There is really no other way to ask it, sooo Suggestions? Enigma always sounds a bit naughty. It was once recommended to me to get some Portishead (any in particular?) .. and Moby, "Insid0 . . .
Ooh such a nice day- what do we have, one or two days of "summer" left? I'm wearing jeans, sweatshirt(old UB sweatshirt that has held up amazingly well) and sneakers- I get kind of e0 . . .
(generally cross posted to other sites) 8-20-09 typical summer evening temp inside my apartment. 0909/Summer20092110919.jpg I invited e:pyrcedgrrl to come along with me to visit family acro0 . . .
Back Post: 9-1-09 I had returned home on the late evening of August 31st and upon entering my kitchen and turning on the light, I hear through the window leading into the back yard, my name being c0 . . .
Back Post: 8-5-09 One night I walking around Wegmans and stumbled upon the produce (and pastel paper) in question contained in e:paul,49397 The funky looking produce is Oca (or Oka) 0909/W109170 . . .
Ok, here is the deal. I've been slacking on updating this journal for quite some time. I have partially- to fully written journal entries saved for eventual publishing, but they were just in nee0 . . .
oh, you know the story.. e:theecarey,45899 e:theecarey,35925 and now for the exciting season premier of Itsy Bitsy Monster part 3!! That's right folks, we have another monster sighting0 . . .
http://www.infringebuffalo.org/ eh, I haven't fully looked at what is going on yet, but the current(?) Artvoice caught my attention. So I am just taking a look now (online- as I left my paper 0 . . .
as part of a date, we will be hitting up some Asian markets and finding ingredients to experiment with for dinner. I'm not sure what he may have in mind, but I would like to go with a few ideas i0 . . .
I was at the Italian fest for a little while yesterday with great company, a friend from I haven't seen since highschool/early college- it was entertaining to catch up with him. Good stuff! We en0 . . .
So I imagine tonight will be insane at TATS... Seems more people I know are going, than not. curious.. are you going? I haven't hit up a TATS concerts yet, so if I am going to go, this i0 . . .
For those into HP, the new movie comes out tomorrow! finally! Well, I am going to see Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince tonight at 11:59pm at the Regal theater on Niagara Falls Blvd (right off0 . . .
The Body Worlds exhibit will be hosted at the Buffalo Museum of Science. It begins July 9th. The exhibit will be available for 13 weeks- through September, early October Buffalo Museum of Science0 . . .
Just thinking over some summer plans.. such as which events, activities, foods, drinks, and so on that I feel more motivated to pursue. My schedule has changed a bit, and I feel like I am reacquaintin0 . . .
Ed McMahon 6-23-09 Farrah Fawcet 6-25-09 Michael Jackson 6-25-09 0 . . .
isn't is nice?!! My garden/yard is a mess, having been fully neglected last year.. My aim is to keep it simple, otherwise it can become a huge project. Although I love gardening, landsca0 . . .
I had read yesterday about the dermatologist (Edmund Klein) who was "paid" in drawings by his patient, surrealist artist, Salvadore Dali. Klein passed ten years ago, and recently his wife ha0 . . .
I totally want to watch some Rugby games this summer & fall. Some of you do too, right? :) between all the men and women's games going on, we should all be able to find something fun t0 . . .
I'm currently obsessed with Gmaps Pedometer. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/ I don't know why I haven't used this before! I'm slowing down on catching on for some things, I g0 . . .
don't mess with a girls quest for books. or she might just hack your ass in half! the saga begins with one guys search for an 'over processed hair-public transportation cutie', a0 . . .
oh my! as part of a new patient examination, my new doc had me go for a ton of blood work for baseline health, etc. I use Quest for all that blood sucking stuff. This was back in October. 0500 . . .
Z Cavaricci! LOL!!! Wow, e:vincent,48610 your post just took me back 17 years or so! agreed e:paul- awesome journal e:vincent. Of course, I really had been there pretty much at the same time as yo0 . . .
Again, reading product reviews at Amazon.com can offer hours of entertainment. I'd offer examples, but there are just too many, and if you have ever looked for a review on something, than yo0 . . .
Plastic came off the windows today. yay! 0 . . .
after several months of primarily purchasing and file sharing of highly compressed MP3s, I needed to hit up a CD store. the most recent CD purchases: Bjork-Post (typical sound for her work, bu0 . . .
woops, forgot to hit, "publish" a couple of hours ago. Happy Dyngus day! 0409/Dyngus0413.jpg Dyngus Day Buffalo site: http://www.dyngusdaybuffalo.com/ from Holiday Insights,0 . . .
ever have so many things on your mind, so many things going on, so many thoughts- whether any of them are interesting, humdrum or whatever, but you want to share, to write to keep connected, then the 0 . . .
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My windows and front door are open! It smells so good outside! The milder temps and a little rain sprinkle makes the earthy yummy smells that I enjoy so much. I can hear those awesome spring cre0 . . .
I am so ready to do some spring cleaning. I just really can't wait to move everything around and wash it all down. Vacuum, dust, scrub and refresh. Clear out the cobwebs and bring a sense of 0 . . .
ack been sick. everyone I know has been sick, and normally I can bypass the effects of shared germs by getting extra sleep. When I don't sleep, I'm screwed. I have been taking care o0 . . .
A-HA! The mouse and touchpad do not work (or stop working shortly) once the power cord is plugged in. unplug. works. plug in, stops working. hmmmmm yet, works better at home, stationary, with power0 . . .
Although I had enough sleep, I wasn't ready to get out of bed when I looked at the clock. Instead of getting up, I switched positions, buried my head under two pillows to block out the light, and0 . . .
laptop issues continue e:theecarey,47877 e:theecarey,47879 So, my computer mouse and touch pad issues did not mysteriously disappear as I had hoped. While I enjoy miraculous recoveries of inanimat0 . . .
sorry again, e:metalpeter - nothing risque to be seen here. (again!) drats. I'll leave that to e:paul and e:hodown :) I purchased a 1TB external hard drive over the weekend. I went0 . . .
A slew of over ripe bananas and creative use of available baking supplies plus random items from fridge produced not one, but two varieties of insanely delicious banana 'bread'. Banana somet0 . . .
I'm sitting here looking at my user pic. I was musing over the events surrounding it when I thought more about the time frame. My user pic is one that I took with my phone (pocket pc 8125) over t0 . . .
v=QdWEXuoLL5A come on, girl, do it right!.... looks like Jackman is! and so.. I just tuned in (ok, 35 minutes ago) to the Presidential Address to Congress, after watching, The Biggest L0 . . .
I really am in the market for an external hard drive. I think that has also been on the mind of another estripper? e:tinypliny perhaps? Was it/is it you? Whomever it is, did you come up with something0 . . .
Sitting here sipping a mug of coffee, I have a few things to figure out with my laptop. Could it be possible that I have two dying mice, or is it likely something more troubling than that. I'0 . . .
Go play with your own spider: http://www.onemotion.com/flash/spider/ This is as close as I would willingly come to touching one. It is creepy. 0209/JumpingSpider0221.jpg and if t0 . . .
I was looking through yahoo news photos from around the world. I took particular interest to ones involving an Australian bushfire. I believe this took place around the 8th or so of this month? Not su0 . . .
Relevant post title but nothing risque.. I've now turned my reading attention to the late sci fi and mainstream writer, Philip K. Dick. His novel, "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?&0 . . .
Made me laugh.. a lot. v=S6CGmxKEGow Catchy lyrics.. sure to get stuck in your head. 0 . . .
I'm sad and feel a little sick inside. My heart goes out to the family and friends of those people on the plane and in that house. I need to turn off cnn and close out of news websites. I0 . . .
came from a LOL meme, but made me feel more sappy than anything. *sniff* 0209/FunnyDogPicturesCatAndDogWaitForYouToComeHome0212.jpg0 . . .
Since contemplating in e:theecarey,47659, I decided and I've got cable now. The super basic plan of broadcast channels. Every single station 2 through 23, plus 95, 98 & 99. $5/mo for 12 month0 . . .
made me think of, "dyslexics untie!" when I wrote the title. It was almost hard not to write, "untie". I think I read it that way now! anyway, a friend pointed me in the directi0 . . .
I dont have cable. I haven't in some time. Well, actually, I had it turned off back in 2005 when I realized that I never have time to watch it (I was a few classes into my Masters at that tim0 . . .
Blogging. Public. (often)Personal. Informative. Incriminating? I usually write as I think. Not too concerned with spelling, grammar or flow of thought. My writing is usually for me, even with the0 . . .
A really good deed This guy arrives at the Pearly Gates. He has to wait to be admitted, while St. Peter leafs through his Big Book. He's checking to see if the guy is worthy of entry or not. S0 . . .
In the mood to write and update, but not sure about what, and I dont want to go to deep or profound, so I will just list whatever comes to my mind and stop once distracted :) 1. Glad to see the sun0 . . .
Scouring fine art related forums, I found myself curious about one contemporary artist in specific, Brian Dettmer. He makes creative use of books as an artwork medium. He carves into the books creatin0 . . .
I added to my music collection this weekend. If anyone has seen the movie, Sunshine (Danny Boyle, sci-fi, 2007), you may have noticed the amazing and beautiful music score throughout the movie. 0 . . .
Tomorrow is the big day! I can't imagine what it is like right now at and around the Capitol. Some may find this helpful: Inaugural Event Viewing Schedule. http://www.pic2009.org/page/conten0 . . .
Of the many sites I visit on a daily basis, there is one that I have been addicted to fairly recently. http://www.blu-ray.com/ I love electronics and technology, and with all of my viewing and audi0 . . .
hahahahaha I just watched, Top Gun. Probably the first time since it came out in the mid eighties. My memory of it was that I thought it was total cheese. and yeh, to a degree, it still is. 0 . . .
ack, my apartment is so dry that I am constantly zapping myself and my poor kitties. They come up to me for a rub down, and they get shocked instead. Upper 20% to mid 30% is the best I can do without0 . . .
Wow, another year over. A lot of changes, for the better occurred in my life this past year. A lot of learning and and growing. Much to be thankful for and much to still think about. Soon, as with0 . . .
1208/6ywl20w1225.jpg Stay warm, be safe, eat lots of cookies :) xo, Carey0 . . .
Or as originally titled, "movies I rented and cookies I made" I made Sugar cookies- rolled out and used cutouts of, course! Christmas trees, Stars, Bells, Snowmen and Stockings (Santas an0 . . .
The King has borrowed from Burt. I had to go and check this out, and this is is what I found: (sorry e:jason, probably not what you- anyone- wants to really see) 1208/Bk1223.jpg 1208/0 . . .
as in, "the scent of seduction with a hint of flame-broiled meat." Yes, read it again. What we have here, is that Burger King has ventured into perfume, or rather "Men's body 0 . . .
Movie suggestions? I have such an urge to watch holiday themed movies. I don't really own any (unless you count Die Hard with its taking place on Christmas Eve, heh) so I will be heading out t0 . . .
So many parties and gathering abound. Not sure which I will attend of anyone's, and which I will pass on, for various reasons. I did however go to one this past Friday as I have known about it fo0 . . .
So I look at the calender and realize that in two weeks today is Christmas. Seems I am always losing a couple of days here and there- the dates of things seem to sneak up. As with most major holidays,0 . . .
I meant to post this yesterday. I read the following article from the New York Times pertaining to the history of Buffalo architecture and preservation, experimentation and economic recovery. Thought 0 . . .
I returned to the gym yesterday. I had a several week hiatus- for several real reasons and excuses. Amazing how quickly the body changes one way or another. I have to keep that in mind as I sweat0 . . .
I'm sitting at Panera at 5:00 pm and it is so dark already. I forget that it is November and that such things as rapidly diminishing day light occurs at this point in the calender. Now that I0 . . .
Starting my day out in the town of Lockport then heading to The Summit in Wheatfield for a business workshop, I loved driving in the bright sunshine. Music sounded extra good with the day being so war0 . . .
I didn't have to listen to the radio for updates- something I thought I would have to do seeing as I don't have cable nor an antenna to catch a fuzzy station or two. Thanks again to e:mrmike0 . . .
Voted. Walking up to my local Fire hall, towards the voting booths, always has such an empowered feeling. Happily, I just missed the rush. Walking out, the lot and street were busy with cars ar0 . . .
must...stop... eating... candy. *hides gargantuan mound of empty wrappers in shame* and now I've got a serious need for some vodka soaked jello encased gummies. thanks e:fellyconnelly 0 . . .
So I am beginning to place plastic on all of my windows. This afternoon I begin with the main living room. This set of windows is relatively easy as there is just a credenza/side board to move out of 0 . . .
My newest installment of ComputerWorld Weekly Top Ten brought me the following delightful little article on the development of disease-fighting beer. Students at Rice University are working on a genet0 . . .
I've been fantasizing over the idea of having a teeny tiny notebook to carry around with me as opposed to the bulky laptop I have now. I am not seriously in the market for anything shiny and new,0 . . .
This started off as a comment. You know how that goes, a comment response ends up so long that it might as well be a post. So here I am, cutting and pasting my comment into the journal box and roundin0 . . .
This is hilarious to me, but it is something I have been thinking about for a long time now (I'm getting to it). 1008/Bluefrog31021.gif Seeing as that I am rarely home, and most of my inte0 . . .
I was looking at the fees associated with registering a domain name. There are several sites varying in price range. Register.com was my initial 'go-to' site, just to check on a few names. T0 . . .
It is getting cold out there and there is still so much to do! Rainy with highs in the mid 40s for tomorrow made me realize that I really really really need to get focused and start the 'winteriz0 . . .
Business plans, executive summaries and other nuances of business start up can be daunting, yet somehow I have found a bit of a thrill in pulling together the information, placing the puzzle pieces in0 . . .
The Asiago cheese bagel at Panera Bread is insanely good. more like a dense croissant. go have one. I'd post a pic, but its about gone. yum. that is all. 0 . . .
I re read for the dozenth time, A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'engle. It is a short quick read, one that I loved as a kid and still enjoy reading today. It was published in 1962. According to a0 . . .
Little known medical fact: Chuck Norris invented the Cesarean section when he roundhouse-kicked his way out of his mother's womb. Love the Norrisisms Oh and a post on office supplies. y0 . . .
Awesome weekend weather-wise, hmmm? I recall this time last year we had some 80's perfect weather and in taking advantage of the gorgeous day, I took a slew of pictures, but I dont think I eve po0 . . .
I saw a picture of a super fluffy exotic looking cat that I hadn't seen before. Needing to find out more information, I was introduced to the Pallas Cat (felis manul). I want to hug it despite it0 . . .
so I'm looking into small business stuff. Such as what steps need to be done to make it "real". I have thought about it on and off (and off and off) again for too long now. Being the ma0 . . .
I'm looking for a new dentist. My all time favorite dentist has left the association he was with and ventured off to open his own. He is very talented and I was wondering when that time would com0 . . .
Did anyone read about this since Friday? I read a blurb on it Saturday, but had been curious if there were any updates available. I haven't found any, or likely I haven't looked in the right0 . . .
This itty bitty monster has been harassing me for about a year, maybe longer now. Maybe it's the grown version of this one: (itsy bitsy monster part 1) e:theecarey,35925 I hold back all intell0 . . .
Like it wasn't bad enough all those years prior,right? but the end results of these options, are entertaining. A good time waster for both the men and ladies. 1930's through current... h0 . . .
All of my light bulbs are compact florescent light bulbs , I had made the change several years ago to the curly shaped bulbs, at least from the time I moved into where I am at now (five years this mon0 . . .
There are plenty of articles, but they all say similar things, so I haven't really gotten a clear picture yet in my mind about Windows "7", the successor to Windows Vista that is aimed 0 . . .
are you sure? "Every year thousands of people are turned away from the polls because they aren't registered or are registered at the wrong address. You can check your registration on V0 . . .
I got rid of a lot of stuff this past week and I still have a bunch more. Last week I placed the items at the end of my driveway. I was pleased to see a few people stop in their vehicles and load up. 0 . . .
I've been obsessed with making blended smoothy drinks lately. Do you make them- have any super awesome recipe blends that rock your world?? It began about a month ago. I had a desire for a0 . . .
e:ladycroft !!! Happy HAPPY HAPPY 33rd Birthday! woOooOoOOooO! 0908/Birthday0905.jpg 0908/Balloons20905.gif Hope you have a wonderful day my friend! miss you! *hugs* And a0 . . .
or is that gSold. I just downloaded Google's browser, Chrome (beta). I have to try it. I cant not try it. Posting here is the first act that I am engaging in with it. Outside of brow0 . . .
Please Please Please Please PLEASE don't rain (much) this weekend. Please! I, along with e:pyrcedgrrl are having a monster garage sale at my place. This happens to piggyback on the Annual0 . . .
I have so much to catch up on.. but I'm just checking in to say that I am alive. Thanks to those who have inquired... I haven't been writing much anywhere, for quite some time now. Strang0 . . .
Stephen Colberts reaction when all Starbucks closed for three hours Tuesday evening. "#1 Threat" "Stephen handled the three-hour caffeine crisis with great aplomb", haha I c0 . . .
MMW last night at Town Ballroom, very cool. The three men played two lengthy sets taking the audience through a wide spectrum of auditory textures. I really dig jazz-funk-fusion harmony. This is m0 . . .
but HAPPY BIRTHDAY, e:mrmike !! 0208/BirthdayBalloons0207.gif Have a blast, have a beer, have some damn good cake!0 . . .
I've been waiting for this day.. for oh so long.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are without their writers, but.. We've got the return of The Daily Show and The Colbert Report!!!! Ive been0 . . .
traditions.. Firing up the hooka! 0108/NewYearsEve0030103.jpg 0108/NewYearsEve0020103.jpg 0108/NewYearsEve0010103.jpg 0108/NewYearsEve0040103.jpg "Little Gnome Go Weeeee0 . . .
yup yup yup.. Lots of fun, so great to catch up with most of you, and much mango tooters, champagne, pinot noir, pinot grigio, more champagne, cranberry juice w/ vodka and a gross Snoopy Snowcone 0 . . .
Its over. *whew* Now its a focus on New Years Eve. Wasnt sure exactly what I would be up to.. various invites.. still feeling rather anti-social, but I think I will venture out to the estrip par0 . . .
34ish and Sunny.. perfect day for XC skiing. The snow has a nice crust where it is directly in the sun, other spots are just fluffy and rather deep. Either way, it was a good first day out this0 . . .
and counting.. Buffalo 4.0" Lewiston/Youngstown 8.0" I drempt that I awoke to fields of Green, the snow storm having bypassed this entire Lewiston/Youngstown area. Funny thing, is t0 . . .
Less than 2 weeks until Christmas.. I just love the sassy old bat, Maxine. 1207/Image0081212.jpg 1207/Image0091212.jpg 1207/Image0101212.jpg 1207/Image0111212.jpg 1207/Image012120 . . .
uh yeh.. so I dripped hot candle wax on a fluffy carpet. Well, regular pile really. How in the heck do I get it out? Its dark blue wax on a new cream colored carpet :( Thanks in advance. I am so0 . . .
I'm heading out to Allen Street tonight with my date/friend "T" about 10ish or so. Not sure where I am/we are starting.. but it sure has been awhile since I have been out that way.It wi0 . . .
One by one my windows and doors are being 'winterized' with plastic and weatherstripping. Each sheet of plastic reminding me that it will be about five months before I rip it off with the pr0 . . .
Thanksgiving in a couple of days. I do not even know what I am doing yet. Thats how it usually goes, ho hum. Received this email earlier, found it rather cute. enjoy ;) "18 things you can onl0 . . .
Went to see Beowulf (3D) this evening at the IMAX. It was a lot of fun to see it. You do not have to know anything about the old poem to enjoy this version. Its been 15 years or so since I have read t0 . . .
Major writers block. on every level. sucks..............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1107/16004218.gif0 . . .
Second Life is crashing, not loading, freezing.. whatever, it isnt working., Makes me sad. Its a cool, rainy day, and I wanted to spend it inside eating Doritos (which I havent had in many years0 . . .
ok. I've commandeered the cutest dwarf hamster ever from my new friend/activity partner, "T". Every time I go over to his place, I am loving on his hamster, George. The little critt0 . . .
I've updated my music collection and I am rather pleased with myself, haha. It had been awhile since I looked for music- I get so consumed in the search that several hours will go by unnoticed0 . . .
Random, lame-o ramble. But I gave myself a chuckle. Its Sunday, I read all day, immersed my mind in various contemplative thought and jotted down a bunch of things pertaining to my own life actio0 . . .
New season of South Park has begun as of yesterday. I've been watching it on and off for years. I cant believe that its been on for 10 years now. Ten!! Those early episodes got me through stud0 . . .
Just clearing my head a little bit. No details.. just a general overview. I'm sad when my friends are down, really really down. I wish to be able to do-say something that really helps. I kno0 . . .
My friend/date/activity partner, "T" and I have decided to take on as many Halloween activities as we can find and afford. As much as I love Halloween, I haven't really done anything fu0 . . .
My mind has drawn a blank. I don't use Google all that often (still hanging onto Yahoo), but I remember that the Google banner changes on occasion to depict a holiday or something significant. I 0 . . .
Last night my friend/date and I went to The Maize on Niagara Falls Blvd. It was dark, hot and fun. In previous times, I had only gone as part of a "field trip" with the consumers I worked wi0 . . .
damn tequila. I vaguely recall some ass shaking. ...more when I get some quality sleep. 0 . . .
* was up very early this morning after going to bed just a few hours before, to get out and get things for the bonfire party on Saturday. I think all the food stuff has been figured out. * e:pyrce0 . . .
YAY! Enjoy your Day :) 0907/20065023.gif Love the September B-days!! 0 . . .
As you know, I always encourage people to celebrate not only the birth-day but the whole birth-week. Seems to work that way anyway- getting together with friends at various times, getting together wi0 . . .
Loafing can be a most excellent way to enjoy the weekend, e:mrmike! After a couple of very late nights (and getting up too early), the lack of sleep muddled my brain enough to fail to take the init0 . . .
I am stumped as to what to go and do today. What activities/events are going on this afternoon- evening? 0 . . .
Thursday at the Square, September 13th I wasn't paying much attention this summer, but its the 20th anniversary of Thursday at the Square. It was a perfect evening to venture downtown for 0 . . .
I guess, south of the Canadian border. well, technically, east. But anyhow.. 'South of the border' is the theme. Have decided on Tex-Mex food stuffs for my upcoming bonfire, Sat 9/22.0 . . .
OK, that was a freaky little storm we had there. I had returned home and thought about going for a walk. It was around 8pm. I decided to return a call to my mom instead. I had windows slightly ope0 . . .
* Hmm, I have plans to go to one of the last Thursday at the Square performances. This week it is Anders Osborne (Rock, R&B, Blues) and Charlie Hunter Trio (Jazz, Rock, Fusion Guitarist). I am l0 . . .
* Thank you, "guest" for your kind words. Not sure if you will see this, but if you happen upon this post, it was really nice to receive the feedback. hehe, and, beat me up? bring it on! hah0 . . .
0907/320906.gif v=DMiBSt_ODN0 Happy Birthday, Timika! 0907/BirthdayCakeRecipes060906.jpg 0907/GMUE02HappyBirthdayBalloonsPosters0906.jpg I put together a little Virtual Birthday gift for yo0 . . .
With the holiday yesterday and being away for a few days, its throwing me off as to what day of the week it is. Tuesday. Tuesday. Tuesday. Ok, got it. OH and its SEPTEMBER (a GREAT month, btw). got it0 . . .
Trying to catch up on your lives. I began with e:news and went from there. Before I continue with reading, a few things first: First: I hate missing e:strip parties. As always, it looked to be a fu0 . . .
0807/31112743.gif Mike and Terry, Party it up like I know you can! and I expect to see the obligatory de-pantsing pics and other original "Mike Visco" party stories. :)0 . . .
I totally stole these from Live Journal group, Cat Macros I love the pics and captions.. but hatehatehate people talking in that lingo for real. OK, occasional witty comment, but as acceptable 0 . . .
EDIT: original blog is located below, simply titled, Reagan Diaries. I added, "Conversations with Self pt1" originally written 8/29/07 and posted at www.myspace.com/marquiscut I add it here0 . . .
* Oooh, if you like Kashi products, check out this link for an easy, free snack. Kashi is having a "snack drive", encouraging people to trade in their regular snack for a "nutritious K0 . . .
0807/Yourwatching0829.jpg http://defamer.com/hollywood/defamer-proofreading-dept/tlc-appreciates-ignores-helpful-viewer-suggestions-about-their-glaring-typos-292260.php heh http://ifuckinghatey0 . . .
I'm itching to put up a new outgoing message on my home answering machine. Well, I used to do my own really fun ones, but have since decided against using my voice (there is someone who calls rep0 . . .
http://www.facesofbuffalo.com/ I was just reading about, Faces of Buffalo-mosaics made from 'self portraits' drawn by people of the community. Made me think of our own, right here. 0 . . .
Since I had to wait for the ac adapter cord to come in before I used this laptop again, I completely forgot about the pictures I took while in Esopus-Kingston area a couple of weeks ago. I had to resi0 . . .
originally posted 8/27/07 at www.myspace.com/marquiscut "Starbooks Down the Espresso Hole" Starbooks down the Espresso Hole There is something delicious about wandering the aisles of0 . . .
I wrote about this before: e:theecarey,39775 I've been watching Confessions of a Matchmaker on and off since its debut back in May, I think. There are a few I need to catch up on, but e:pyrc0 . . .
I'm more apt to have various rums on hand, yet I've recently taken to making a refreshing glass of vodka with pomegranate juice, lime and club soda over ice. I normally dont care what kind o0 . . .
The weekend is officially here! What are you going to do? Looking no further, here are a few activities I've highlighted that are going on this weekend: Festivals this weekend: * Elmwood 0 . . .
I'm looking to pick up a back up storage device. bad things can happen when you dont-- and it needs to be done regularly! I have a load of crap on various disks and such, but it becomes bulky and0 . . .
I'm sure most of you have noticed that Halloween stuff is emerging everywhere as of late. Its the best "holiday" ever- but as with everything, let it arrive when its meant to, not pushe0 . . .
Discipline Amok I'm back in book-eating mode; I was kinda concerned there for awhile, not being able to sit down and focus on the pages before me. Sure Ive been busy with little down time, but0 . . .
jeez I have a lot to catch up on. That is what happens when you neglect to read up on everyones business here by leaving for a few days. Seriously, there are so many posts to try to read! Glad its be0 . . .
There is so much going on this coming weekend! I wont be taking part in any of it, as most likely I will be heading out for the weekend to Esopus, NY to my uncle and aunts country home. It located r0 . . .
my Gmail (used for subscriptions and random crap) has been quiet all day. My one and only message is a piece of spam that managed to slip through the filter. "Isn't it about time you scr0 . . .
I'm in the mood to curl up on the couch in my basement, watch a movie and or continue reading Jen Lancaster's most recent book, Bright Lights, Big Ass: A self Indulgent Surly Ex Sorority Gir0 . . .
The AC adapter for my laptop is on the outs. I've taped it up several times to keep the exposed wires guts in place. So, eventually I will need a new one. In all probability--much much sooner th0 . . .
going to Shakespeare in the park tonight. Come join :) find me!!!0 . . .
spent a better part of my free time on this site. http://icanhascheezburger.com/ e:leetee you may recognize it-- or atleast you will eventually find your user pic if you dare look through the 100 . . .
I seriously have nothing else to write about. The pile 0707/EmsCareyByeTimika1390730.jpg What I typically been looking like upon return home.. Those are bare arms, and thats not hair!! 0707/E0 . . .
I'm about to lay out 13 yards of mulch. This should be a trip-- or atleast one hell of a work out. I aim to start bright and early tomorrow as there doesnt seem to be much to entertain me late in0 . . .
Ok, I really want to have all of my blogs in one spot. New ones not as big of a deal, as its easy to cross post. But, as I searched through some MUCH older online ones, I would like, i think, to impor0 . . .
I'm finally bringing my car to the shop tomorrow. I have been monitoring it and driving it very little for about the last two months. There had been a couple of things that I narrowed it down to,0 . . .
e:pyrcedgrrl sent me a link to this video, and since she hasnt been around estrip much lately, I'm snagging it and putting it here. I think its kinda neat-disturbing-fascinating. No surprises rea0 . . .
seeing e:paul 's comment in the chat that the tops news story states, "Bush's bottom breached: Cheney takes top position" reminded me that I needed to share this with you. gave me0 . . .
Comedic dreams The details are fuzzy, but there is one clear scene in my dream sequence that I remember and it really cracks me up. Normally I would awake in terror and tears if I dreamt about0 . . .
Jeffree Star will be in Buffalo at Warped Tour, August 10th. Half super bitch and half mega cunt. He is a self admitted boyfriend thief and makeup addict, he is a photo junkie and designer cloth0 . . .
No matter how its said, it isnt easy I think as I write this, e:ladycroft is still in flight from London to Doha. Hope the compression socks are helping! And they thought you had cocaine? Oy! 0 . . .
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was a delight. I am glad to have seen it at the regal IMAX. 3D portion was fun. It made me think that that whole scene could be made into an amusement att0 . . .
Weekend 'plans' so far: Stop at local farm for berries, cherries and corn! Swing.. on a swingset, go down a slide, wander about.. Swim Swim Swim and Swim some more! Go see new Ha0 . . .
0707/FouthJuly075090711.jpg a lovely lady 0707/FouthJuly074920711.jpg 0707/FouthJuly075100711.jpg 0707/FouthJuly075180711.jpg 0707/FouthJuly075240711.jpg 0707/F0 . . .
Dana came over and we headed out in no particular direction. Our original thought was to find "Kraft Jet Puffed StrawberryMallows"- yes, they make excellent s'mores medium- more on that0 . . .
I took my bike out for a good hard ride this evening. I feel like vomiting. Apparently I need to step up my aerobic activity. Ok, admittedly I was riding a bit wild and fast. A speed nut, zip zip 0 . . .
I usually like anything absurd, weird, quirky, silly.. most of the time it makes me giggle. Then I just saw this commercial on tv. what am I missing????? ew v=LG0zDltjL_o I immediat0 . . .
Hmmm anyone know when the official word when "rain date" fireworks will be determined? I see a slew of displays are planned for tonight with rain date for tomorrow.. but I wonder when its de0 . . .
* Joan Osborne was a pleasure to see at Thursday at the Square; such the lovely voice that I remember. Although I have and really like her cd, Relish (1995), I dont think I have anything else, or have0 . . .
I got stung by a bee :( The last time that happened, I was probably three, running through my back yard barefoot.. and stepped on one of the little bees that go from tiny flower to tiny flower am0 . . .
John McClane is back to saving the world as he "takes on an Internet-based terrorist organization who is systematically shutting down the United States" OOOOh, I was pleased when I saw th0 . . .
* Earlier in the week, time spent with a few e:peeps at my home was entertaining and enlightening. Mojitos and Car Bombs (aka Bus Bombs, in this case) paved the way to a relaxing afternoon and strang0 . . .
I got a text from my friend, e:inspiraysean letting me know about his upcoming national debut. This should be a riot. You see, he had been involved with the auditions for a buffalo based reality show-0 . . .
So, Shakespeare in Delaware Park is beginning any second. All's Well that Ends Well and Othello are this seasons production. Kinda bored, feeling a little down or something. Not exactly sure w0 . . .
took another venture out to the animal house. Handling the animals is always appreciated and needful; and it feels good on my part to be around them. Thinking of looking to see what more can and shoul0 . . .
I have a lot of reading to catch up on in here! I visited a farm house that takes in various animals. A bit of a safe house for domestic and wild animals. These people take care of an assortment0 . . .
Did some 4-wheeling today. Oh how I want to do more of that this summer. Gliding through the woods, smell of locust trees in full bloom, the spray of last nights rain splashing up on my legs and face,0 . . .
Last night was chill at the LC bash- I very much enjoyed every single silly minute of it. Thinking back on conversations continue to tickle me. Awesome to see everyone*; its funny that e:peeps tend to0 . . .
In no particular order other than how they came off the camera and onto here.. 0607/AssortedMay20070110601.jpg Swamp Sludge Milkshake from McDonalds. It is a really scary green color. The0 . . .
I need to do a camera 'dump' as e:jenks had done in a previous entry and as I sometimes see in e:paul 's journals. Well, maybe its not so much a dump but rather he takes a variety thro0 . . .
Firefox crashed or something or other on my computer this evening. It stopped responding and now just won't pull up at all. I did not realize how much I have gotton used to and have come to rely 0 . . .
The Transit Drive in is now open every night of the week. As part of my niece's visit, we talked about going out to catch a couple of movies, like 'old' times. She has had a busy weeken0 . . .
Good: We are arranging for my niece to stay for a little longer. Three days is not enough for anyone. She missed coming up from N.C./Tennessee during Christmas time due to a royal screw up with cheap 0 . . .
1. absinthe is gross. I hate black licorice taste, so anything anise will not be enjoyed. Also, does not matter how many sugar cubes its poured over. ack! 1a. '99' schnapps in any flavor0 . . .
I have been doing a lot of digging in hard dirt. Today was more intense than other days and in doing so, I am feeling sore already. I also tend to get super energized afterwards, so I want to make sur0 . . .
its that time of year.. in just a couple more weeks, it all begins: Thursday at the Square!! YAY! http://www.buffaloplace.com/aboutus/marketing/summerconcertseries.html wow, come to think0 . . .
Went to a camping/party this weekend. My friend has a cabin within Niagara County with a large plot of land. It sits back at least a mile off the road in the woods. As teen agers, we desperately wante0 . . .
sky is rumbling and getting crazy dark. I should have spent more time outside today. But instead I was rather lazy, going between the tv and the computer several times over the course of 8 hours. I ma0 . . .
fixed the link: http://www.idontlikeyouinthatway.com/archive/2005_08_01_archive.html site cracks me up. Nothing like a little sarcasm to bring about a good snicker. ok, so.. Gorgeous the pas0 . . .
I forgot about a slew of pics on the camera I used for my recent Florida trip. I think they will be placed in an online photo album instead of loaded onto here. Maybe on (shhhhhh) My Space. I forget m0 . . .
1. Interesting textures and colors along this little stretch of land. 0507/AprilOrlandoBirdPierDigital1210505.jpg 2. Bridges intrigue me. 0507/AprilOrlandoBirdPierDigital1230505.jpg 0 . . .
After spending about a week in NYC, I have a lot to catch up on around these e:strip parts. So many posts to read! I only used my pocket pc to check email on occasion, other than that, I was immersed 0 . . .
Off the busy street, located adjacent to restaurants and variety stores is a little nugget of entertainment called Old Town. Old Town in a quaint festive section of Kissimmee Florida that offers a cle0 . . .
Driving on the highway close to rush hour in a rain/thunder/lightening storm did not bother me at all. I was energetically singing along to the random songs shuffling out of my iPod. what did both0 . . .
Brennan's Irish Pub in the village of Youngstown has .25 chicken wings on Wednesdays- they also have this special and a few others on Sabres game night. My step dad and I headed to the restaurant0 . . .
omg!! I need to go here. electronic gadgets in any form are fun! 0407/AppleSpiralStaircase0424.jpg 0407/AppleStoreFifthAvenue10424.jpg 0407/AppleStoreFifthAvenue20424.jpg A0 . . .
1. Its officially ice cream season. I love it any day, anytime of year- but today, there were hordes of people gathered around various ice cream joints. Namely, Cold Stone Creamery . I did n0 . . .
Steve Jobs' Commencement address (2005) on YouTube followed by the text version. I was sent this recently and thought there were a few good nuggets to share. Rather, take away from it what you w0 . . .
yeh, i havent been there in awhile, but I am heading out tonight. come join smoke some cloves haha0 . . .
um yeah, Happy 420 -- pass it on ;) I forgot it was easter but i remember 420, haha I head out for a walk probably just about every single day of the year. Any sort of weather will do. 0 . . .
Ok, out of curiosity- what is the distance around Delaware park? I've never really wondered before.. just walked around 2-3 times before getting bored of the scenery. unless there are Rugby p0 . . .
First, thank you very much e:zobar , e:mrmike and e:ladycroft for the push reel lawn mower information. I will look around and see what I can find :) I've rarely been able to commit to watch0 . . .
Haha, e:jenks your comment inspired this post. It was really neat- within half an hour of making my prior post, (aksing kindly for the sun to shine) the clouds parted and the sun came out- full on 0 . . .
I love the sound of lawn mowers as it depicts, in my mind, one of the many sights, smells and sounds of summer. Despite the cool dark days, the grass is deep green and growing quickly. I have seen0 . . .
After much conversation and finishing off a grande caramel macchiato with an extra espresso shot, it is predictable that one would need to use the bathroom. I went into the facility: I open the do0 . . .
Around this time last night I was getting ready for bed. Was actually quite surprised that I made it as long as I did considering the prior nights lack of sleep. Figured I would clean my piercing 0 . . .
I love how on occasion when I am severely lacking sleep I am overflowing with bouncy energy. For whatever reason, I could not fall asleep last night. I tried around one a.m.,ut there was an ever i0 . . .
well, I did it. I finished my taxes. I'm tickled that I finished them a whole day ahead of schedule. I worked on them online as opposed to using the paper forms. It wasnt necessarily easier, but0 . . .
American writer Kurt Vonnegut died at the age of 84 yesterday. I have always been fond of his work- the humor, the political- societal jabs, the outside-the box-thinking and writing which produced num0 . . .
How exciting for the Sabres. Northeast division title and Presidents Trophy. Nice job to the team for making it to the quarterfinals! Sabres/Islanders first game is tonight. Havent actually been to an0 . . .
I never paid much attention to Dyngus day. Had no idea what it was or why, for several years. Even last night I was perplexed when someone asked me where my pussy willow was. Later I was informed that0 . . .
the places I meet people for drinks! e:kangarooboi and I hve been trying to get together for drinks for a couple of months now. I didn't know he'd Be here, so it was a surprise to see him. w0 . . .
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These pics go with the prior post, well, the post that has words thumbed out from my cellphone while at a dog show in Syracuse. Bare with me on the quality of pics- I didnt adjust for the variations i0 . . .
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today throgh sunday there is a dog show at the new york state fairgrounds, where I am at now. today is a nice day to be here as there aren't many people in attendance. I imagine it will get busy0 . . .
omg it is soooooooooooooooooooo warm outside! the freaky thunder and rain storms have receded a bit, just a few grumbles and sprinkles now. I see the sun!!!! open your windows! the air smells good0 . . .
After a few nights of insomnia, I finally crashed Thursday night and slept quite a bit. It felt good to catch up on sleep, until I found myself falling back asleep just a few short hours later. This w0 . . .
wow, I should have begun using this well before today! I received a juicer as a gift some time ago. I recall prior to ownership, pondering whether I would actually use one. Would I use it? The ide0 . . .
In a mood for a movie, I turn to my friends for suggestions and reviews. I'm leaning more toward ridiculous comedy, but the only movie any of my friends have seen, seem to be, "300". 0 . . .
Recently, I heard Joey giving one of his toys a pretty fair beating. He is a busy cat and I swear he sleeps only at night. Well, ever curious as to what he found to amuse himself, I looked in on his p0 . . .
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Just received my weekly ComputerWorld fix. I am linking the following article for those who are Firefox users- particularly those interested in extensions. I have a few add-ins to make my browsing ex0 . . .
Weird.. daylight saving time occurs this weekend. I forgot it would be early this year. Three weeks early! everything you ever wanted to know about DST but didn't care enough to ask: http://we0 . . .
I'm not obsessed, I just wasn't sure exactly what flavor the coveted Shamrock Shakes actually are. (to answer e:leetee ) Shamrock? ;) Mint? Kinda, but not really.. So I decided to do a lit0 . . .
Florida is sounding really good to me right now and not just because of the arctic deep freeze we have been experiencing for the past month (brrrrrr!!); although it certainly bolsters my desire!! I0 . . .
a few shots taken while cross country skiing. There are some water ones that I am holding off on, for now :) 0307/SparkleSnow0303.jpg 0307/XCSkiingFeb280610303.jpg 0307/XCSk0 . . .
I can act out in my sleep, although most of the time I stay still. Last night I decided to sleep on my couch, not often do I do that- even though my couch is AWESOME. Its pretty deep, if you take of0 . . .
I'm at the zoo! I bought a membership. I want to cuddle with the grizzly bears!! Its hailing now..time to buy my 'i love elephants' (i really do!) support bracelet and be on my way. t0 . . .
somehow, I end up like this anytime I encounter even the tiniest slope while XC skiing. 0207/28195135.gif I still dont know how to get up after a fall. But now I am quicker at unlocking the0 . . .
from yesterdays post: ok. I'm feeling it (going outside to play), even if just for a few minutes. I can catch up on sleep later. I fulfilled both 'tasks' as evidenced by a few pictu0 . . .
I am looking for bamboo ('lucky bamboo'), the kind that I can purchase by itself. I do not want to buy it already shoved into a vase and pebbles. I have my own. I killed my last bamboo. Any 0 . . .
"Cherish your visions. Cherish your ideals. Cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts, for out of them will g0 . . .
It was just a matter of time, but this has been circulating. e:pyrcedgrrl sent me the link to the rest of the picture.. e:paul,4879 real? fake??? cant tell.. who cares :X though i do wonder0 . . .
Yesterday was a particularly gorgeous day. The distinctly milder temperatures was just the encouragement needed to step outside into the warmth of the rays of sunshine. In the late afternoon, with th0 . . .
I probably shouldnt be making a deal about this, and laughing about it as hard as I am, but I'm finding it to be seriously funny. I am probably the only person who owns a 1 door car. Well, su0 . . .
uh uh, there are areas that are still not supplied with DSL service!!!!!! I am happy to have always have had the opportunity to bypass dial up- what a pain in the butt. However, even when I did have d0 . . .
This weekend was just perfect! Friday was especially socially busy, time with wonderful friends but it continued straight through the weekend. I need a quiet day, which today was for the most part.0 . . .
The temperatures are going to reach into the mid thirties this week! YAY! This will make for some great cross country skiing weather. Maybe build a snowman as well. Like this: 0207/CalvinHobbe0 . . .
I was still snuggled under covers when I heard a sound hitting my window that I had long ago learned would be the sound of the snow blower throwing its burden against my apartment. My step dad came o0 . . .
now *this* is what Valentines Day is all about ;) express your love with jewels..? nah express your love with chocolate..? nah express your love with flowers and dinner..? nah express your0 . . .
omg hehe!!! "Reno 911- Miami" The MOVIE!! February 23.. check out the trailer :) %3Fv=n3nWCndb35I I'm looking forward to seeing this!0 . . .
I recall as a little kiddo having the serious sweet tooth. My memories are vivid and I am grateful for that. Its fun to think back to experiences 30 years ago and it doesnt seem that far away. Once, I0 . . .
*yawn* I'm up and back online. I'm just laying down to go to sleep and these words begin to float into my thoughts. Funny how that happens. Sometimes it is a song or a commercial jingle that0 . . .
Had a lovely lunch at Sahara Grill with e:pyrcedgrrl and her daughter, Hailey this afternoon. Although the restaurant was very chilly, I observed that I can handle a cold restaurant better in the wint0 . . .
yeh, I am talking to you, e:mrmike :) 69 confession questions I should probably change the answers, huh? btw, the picture montage was an after thought. I had one pic, then suddenly thought i0 . . .
Half tempted to jump in my car and head to Toronto for the evening. I had thought about it last night and disregarded it as I already had tenative plans set for this evening. A few buddies of mine hav0 . . .
0207/HelloKitty10201.jpg e:deeglam -I love Hello Kitty! I used to have an insane obsession with her. It began in my little kiddo years, escalated in my mid twenties, and has since greatly dropped o0 . . .
I apply the lotions and potions in the morning, after a shower and always before I go to bed and anytime in between. I keep myself lubed up and well hydrated from the inside out. I take good care of m0 . . .
Be an artist- even if just for a few minutes. Check out the following link. It will bring you to a blank canvas in which, with your mouse as a painting medium, you can create designs, ala Jackson Poll0 . . .
Sounds like some band and the title of their cd. ha, sounded fun strung together to me.. it doesnt need to make sense. word. anyway.. I cant stop giggling over a girls reaction to my shaking he0 . . .
2nd post. I realized that I drastically under ate today. I will certainly survive ;) Some veggies this afternoon then some yummy pomagranite green tea (thanks, Sean!) was it. I just sometimes forget0 . . .
As I finshed up the main portion of my personal purge and clean expedition, I found my thoughts in alignment to the task in a symbolic way. My generally tidy (but not too clean) apartment took on a wh0 . . .
e:pyrcedgrrl sent me the following pictures of a Niagara Falls ice jam. A majority of online research claims an unconfirmed date of 1911, however local history books at the Niagara Falls Library provi0 . . .
1. if your chocolate icecream is melting, you should probably NOT leave it sitting out. That is what a freezer (or the porch) is for. :( 1a. Melted icecream does not refreeze or do anythin0 . . .
Paul?? Ready for your spankings, dahling?????????? we know how to spank on e:strip hehe HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxoo 0107/Bdayman0122.jpg I totally stole the nak0 . . .
Brrrr, it was a chilly day today. A good brisk walk in the sun was well needed and enjoyed. Although I danced on and off all day yesterday, and bounced around inside (love those stairs!) I still need 0 . . .
My prior two posts are a bit spastic sounding. As I read over the initial "peacefully perplexed" post, e:theecarey,371 it is evident that there has been some tweaking to my thinking. I unde0 . . .
not able to quiet my inside, as the prior post describes, so I play with my camera in those moments and come here.. 0107/Cm20119.jpg deeply now.. 0107/Cm30119.jpg 0107/Cm50119.jpg 0 . . .
its quiet.. so very quiet. Around here, in the mansion, in my head. and I have no words. Its not that I dont have anything to say, it is simply I can not adequately put anything, any of THIS i0 . . .
I have a slight pang of pressure in my mouth where the good dentist poked a needle full of numbing stuff. Although I considered opting to do without numbing agent for a filling redo, I went ahead with0 . . .
AH HA! I could barely sleep last night. Energy and thoughts bounced through me. Toe tapping, probably smiling, entertaining light dreams.. I woke with just as much energy, if not more. Nice! The0 . . .
Not that kind.. Jumping on the You Tube theme.. I LOVE Kids in the Hall.. so many skits- couldnt possibly choose my favorite. However, I have always been fond of CRUSHING YOUR HEAD, crush cr0 . . .
I went outside late last night to place items in my car that I will bring to Buffalo. A small broom vac, a pile of magazines and a few other art supplies that will be used in upcoming journal collages0 . . .
Fantastic! The bike path rapist/murderer is done! (well, its looking that way) All of the incidents through the years seem to be directly connected to the same individual, Altemio Sanchez. Various dep0 . . .
found these in my closet.what was I thinking? add another 4 inches..wow. although I think I have the perfect outfit. on another note.. does gesso ever go bad? I have some canvas I would like to pre0 . . .
Recap of Saturday- Spent a wonderful time with a friend I had not seen in awhile; too long really. How simple and at ease we are with each other. No matter how much times goes by, we always fall back 0 . . .
This is a p:mobl post Terry in front of me, LC to my right, e:terry , e:ladycroft and myself worked individually in our respective corners of the taped together drawing paper. an unplanned des0 . . .
amongst a large array of dRiftwood, I found a perfect walking stick. the feel of sand under my shoes, and between my fingers, a walk along woodlawn beach at dusk was refreshing. a few pocket pc 0 . . .
* Going to start an art project tonight- intensly personal- a living journal. Not sure how I am starting or where it is going, but it is mine mine mine. I believe it will take on a more primal elemen0 . . .
I've always wanted a 'secret garden'- now I want it in a greenhouse. How wonderful it would be to breathe and relax and meditate surounded by the warmth, smell and energy of plants (and0 . . .
'Simplicity is the outward sign and symbol of depth of thought.' I am still contemplating that one. Anyone ever read, The Importance of Living" written by Lin Yutang? I have an amb0 . . .
Yesterday I awoke with the desire to run through the woods nothing surprising there, I suppose. I have lost track of how often I have mentioned (and completed) that wish. Yet I have been far off co0 . . .
Today is a lovely day! so much intense energy in the air, that I must go and explore it. I feel like a door has opened upon a universe that I knew existed, but had been locked and I was holding0 . . .
at the risk of sounding.. veiled.. It felt good to be somewhere I didnt belong- all the learning and unlearning that can be gained from such experiences.. but it feels so much better to take the0 . . .
mmm the sunshine was especially splendid today. I was still at work while the sun set, but I could see streaks of purple and orange trailing beyond the windows of the building, above the tree branches0 . . .
hmm, trying to find a new detox potion. WHat I have done in the past doesnt appeal to me. ANd I am curious to see if there are any decent detox mixture. By decent, I mean, tastes ok, will sustain me t0 . . .
That is my favorite qoute from last night :) thanks, e:leetee I will be cracking up over that forever more ;) long rambling post ahead. I call it my 'spaz' post. Writing about everythi0 . . .
"fuck that shit, its all about me!" 'bout damn time! 0 . . .
woo only a few hours left of 2006 I will have to do a recap much like last year (have to find the post) It was a strange year- full of highs and lows. I was definitely master of my domain.. 0 . . .
shitshitshit i think my laptop took a shit. it was on, i was on it working away, then it just went black.. and cold. I could feel its lifeless body cool down quickly. It registers power.. but d0 . . .
Soooooo the New Years Ever party, e:matthew,779 will be a blast!!!!!!!!!!!!Stop by on your way out, stop by on your way back, or come and stay for the whole e:peep event! Originally I wavered (half0 . . .
I have been researching and reading (and experimenting) on plant induced altering of the consciousness. My interest and fascination has always ebbed and flowed. Right now its flowing. Currently, Salvi0 . . .
Have a great one, Peeps! 1206/Penguins1225.jpg btw, I just noticed this..google holiday doodle- which 'dresses' up their banner for every holiday. Today the default banner cons0 . . .
I purchased myself a new camera not too long ago. I finally got out to take some test pictures. I like to play around until I figure it out. There is much to learn-- I refuse to look at the book until0 . . .
ever remember something that you hadn't thought about at all, until a random moment in the middle of the night? sure you have.. whats mine? at 2:30 am I just remembered that somewhere, out there, a0 . . .
I love knowing that I have a few days off from work. A nice looong weekend- it feels fantastic! I bought myself the book, "the devil wears prada" - a recommendation from one of the Ho's, 0 . . .
My room is so cute. and now I have plastic on one window, yay! thanks e:terry. <-- notice use of punctuation after peep name, very cool e:paul :) I still have to do the other. Anyone know0 . . .
anyone get random site messages in their inbox today? i am trying to decipher if one I got is real- i hate to respond if its bait. My curiosity will ofcourse lead me to respond. Nice warmish sunny0 . . .
even if my outfit today did match the cutish purplish red car. let me back up since yesterdays post. I had to get my car in the shop- it needs a tune up and a general once-over before winter be0 . . .
even if it is kinda cute and purple. I am soooo freezing mmy ass off!! I stayed at work late to finish a project. then I zip out the door w/o my jacket or pitstopping at the bathroom. I get t0 . . .
on my lunch today I went into a local small discount store. I picked up some girly hair accessories for my middle neice. There was just one of two registers open at the time; this is typical of this s0 . . .
Earlier I wacked my little crooked pinky finger- dont recall exactly how I did it-- but it got cut and bruised. Bruised! It takes a lot for me to bruise, so i must have got it pretty hard. It is direc0 . . .
Phantom Rings in the Dark: reach out and touch someone AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH CHeck this out: The power was out in Youngstown yesterday. It flickered on and off for a couple of h0 . . .
My hopes were shattered.. e:joshua , I went to Timmy HOs today and I DID NOT get a key chain. I did however, get a medium black coffee and also splurged on a small "buttercaramel smoothee" (0 . . .
Not sure if I can recall the last time I bought a CD. Other than an occasional splurge from Record Theater.. Not sure if BMG counts. I had subscribed to them on and off since being in highschoo0 . . .
Monday is over. Mondays are bummer because they cant feel like any other day of the week. They certainly dont feel like Sundays (assuming a M-F job) and if it felt like any other day of the week,0 . . .
omg I am tired. Tried to go to bed around 5:30am- but found myself unable to sleep--the clock was ticking off minutes closer to 6:30 when i finally dozed off. Got up at 9:45am and cleaned myself up an0 . . .
the wind is freaking me out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you hear it?? I made sure to put all of my storm widnows down. I could see one curtain moving--and realized that the window wasnt latched so that did0 . . .
they are everywhere.. anyone not sick yet? omg its cold out there! I have a ton of garbage to take out to the road. I dont want to!! I think I am coming down with something. Everyone is si0 . . .
Not much has changed since yesterday- I still hate my schedule. So much I want to do and not enough time, balance or energy to pursue. So I know I have to work harder work smarter at getting things to0 . . .
I hate my work schedule. that is all. time for bed; dreams are my repreive tonight. 0 . . .
woah, its snowing!!! (delightful pic, e:matthew ) in Youngstown, even!! You know I am usually whining and crying while everyone is in a snowy wonderland and I am still seeing green. Not tonight 0 . . .
I worked a little bit outside today. I got too late of a start to really get into some of the crazy clean up that I need to do. Perhaps I should have bought the light contraption at Value hardware whe0 . . .
I went into work super early Friday knowing that I would be able to leave at an earlier time because the extra program I head would not be running that evening. I was very excited about this, as I had0 . . .
I have nightmares when I fall asleep on my back; so ofcourse I try not to do that. it was hard for me to get to sleep last night..I tossed until I felt myself dozing off-- mostly on my back. I wonder0 . . .
So I am sitting here messing with different sizes and such with my 8125. -- as per suggestion of e:paul --Not that I remember what size I took the pictures at as I began snapping away. Had a whole bun0 . . .
wow, what a nice day outside. I trekked down to Fort Niagara- the earthy smell of grass, dirt and leaves was highly pleasing. I took deep breaths, the air feeling mild and cool at the same time. 0 . . .
Stopped at Tops this evening to buy a few things for Thanksgiving dinner. As it will be just my mother and myself, we do not need much. I am very easy to please on Thanksgiving. I just need one turkey0 . . .
I am writng about tea. Simple, hum-drum, non risque. I'll do better next time ;) SO what brings me to write about tea? Well, I could write about the trouble I am causing at work (delish) or the fren0 . . .
I am fatigued and in need of sleep, which will occur shortly, but first I needed to recap the day. It felt like a long drawn out work day- no breaks, no lunch, just busy humdrum-- the usual. I won0 . . .
funny how love works. or doesnt work. the things you learn about yourself the things you unlearn it all seems so grand, yet it is all so basic. for some its easy for others its hard 0 . . .
(had to publish and run earlier, if anyone noticed that this was just lniks in the post) I was going through you tube videos and found this. Surprised that I hadnt seen anything about this yet. 0 . . .
e:pyrcedgrrl failed to post on estrip about this, so I must take it upon myself to do so :) 1106/hp0709.jpg I wanted something sweet, so I bought a package of break and bake cookies. I burne0 . . .
I've tried numerous times today to bitch about radio music. p:mobl was a p:ain in my ass today. My pocket PC has been loading my post since 11:30 this morning. Since it continues to annoy the 0 . . .
If e:ladycroft 's post was the thesis to feeling good about the position you are in, then my post is the antithesis. I had to take a play on her post title, as this accurately summarizes the my though0 . . .
Fuck I think I have a mouse in the house. Not running free through the apartment, but quite possibly in the walls or in the attic-- ew oh jeez- maybe both. EEK! and maybe it is something0 . . .
I have seen this before. True or not, I am enjoying its logic tonight. WATER It has been scientifically proven that if we drink 1 liter of water each day, at the end of the year we would have0 . . .
Stepped outside around 2 am and looked up at the stars- a simple and fond pleasure. It was a clear night, I could see many contellations. The added bonus of fresh sweet air gave me a lift. I was c0 . . .
I had to have hamburger helper today. I stopped at a grocery store to pick up an assortment of veggies and beans for 'chili' that I intend to make soon. I get out of work so late at times, that I am f0 . . .
BING BING BING BING BOING BOING BING!! I have so much energy I do not know what to do with myself. I woke up on the right side of the bed. Mental clarity Patience problem solving w0 . . .
if you can, play hookey today!!! damn gorgeous out. I won't be home untl dark, but atleast I am outside on my lunch. started the day off extra early by stopping at the Orange Cat before making m0 . . .
Random thoughts and pcitures to go with them. No particular order. I'll add more over the course of the day, so stay tuned. Our first night in the city, e:pyrcedgrrl and I wandered into China town0 . . .
Views from the train going to NYC. Various pictures from the train (taken with the cell phone). Not sure where we were at for most of these. It was nice to see New York from the train perspective. I w0 . . .
Unless otherwise explicitly stated, "sleeping with someone for five months naked" does not make it a relationship; romantic kind, filler kind, any kind. If you are not sure, ask. If your0 . . .
Halloween is the coolest time of year. 5his is probably the first year that I didn't do anthing directly related to it. I didn't even have a pumpkin! However, Halloween night Jesus gave me a full bod0 . . .
Dana and I enjoyed a lovely breakfast at the Teany cafe. There are 98 teas to choose from. I was just where I needed to be with that many choices! I had a pot of Green Sea Anenome tea along with a toa0 . . .
on a train working my way back from new york city. tried several times to post from manhattan, but either the connection wasn't strong enough (darn big buildings!) or my phone froze; yup it froze. I0 . . .
I like to pack extremely light. If it cant fit into a back pack, I dont need to bring it. Ofcourse, I havent even begun packing for my NYC trip this weekend. I supposed I should get to that soo0 . . .
Its getting to be that time of year for suggling- preferably not alone ;) brrr. I think I will bust out the hot cocoa soon. I hear Baileys has come out with a chocolate mint liquer. That might be a0 . . .
Some of you know that I am renting a room/office in Buffalo. When I first moved in, I tossed it all together very quickly. I was just finsihing school, then I found myself in a new job-- and everythin0 . . .
hahah, I am always amused at the random comments in the chatter. This is yet another example of why I love the Chatter: (read in order) # kookcity2000 19:10 Paul how do you tell a bot from a guest0 . . .
dude, where's my car- charger for my iPod? I cant find it and my pod has no battery power. I am stumped. I'll be forced to listen to the radio in my car as my wall charge0 . . .
No longer wishful thinking for would-be super heroes (and perverts) Invisibility is here; well partially. Check out how scientists have created a cloak to make a copper cylinder invisible. http://n0 . . .
I am feeling rather chipper today.I am on my lunch eating last weeks veggie soup,well, stew (it should probably have a bit of broth to be classified as soup, yes? Barley sucked it up, should have gone0 . . .
Glad to see (or rather it appears) that all of e:strips beloved e:peeps are all doing ok! Damn monsoon out there now, huh? Check your basements! Get out your rafts and floaties! Even Youngstown has0 . . .
A long brisk walk through Fort Niagara. It always feels good to stretch my legs and breath in frsh air. The leaves and earth smells are growing strong. It was really quite a beautiful fall day. I 0 . . .
I think there should be a e:peep check in. There are a few I havent seen on the site since Thursday; perhaps they are without power. yuck. namely, e:imk2 e:mrmike and .. Since there has been a 0 . . .
Although it would have been a bit fun to have snow to play in today, I feel really bad for all of the people who are without power for who knows how long. 250-300,000 people? wow. Then there is the0 . . .
green green green 'lil sun trying to come through.. 1006/IMAGE_000314016.jpg 1006/IMAGE_000324016.jpg feelin' a little envious of B-Los snow. I still have my cross coun0 . . .
Alright, let me tell you, lol.. I took a so called "lunch" at 4:30, which is when I first posted some snow covered car pics. I forced my way out of the building as my growing hunger mad0 . . .
ho hum, stuck in traffic on the 290, still so far from home, both of them. maybe there is someone I can flirt with while I am sitting here, haha ew. someone on the highway is smoking a cigarett0 . . .
hehe just two weeks into autumn... albino brain chiggars, cover your ears!!!!!!! 1006/101206firstsnow23050.jpg 1006/101206firstsnow13050.jpg 0 . . .
Not getting a lunch and getting home late does not sit well with me. Now I am too hungry to eat. Not that that will stop me. ;) No way will I allow this slight irritation damage my evening. 0 . . .
What is with the seizure inducing flashing ads on various web sites? The ones that cant be eliminated from your line of vision; the ones that continue to flash in your mind even after closing the w0 . . .
this and that: * little brittain is hilarious and addicting! I need more! * I'm tired and my eyes are burning too. fun weekend ;Martini's are both good and evil! * Napped this afternoon-0 . . .
Bizzarre I think I 'ran into' someone I knew briefly from about 23-24 years ago. Yeh, I was just a lttle girl then. I have this distant memory of this person. Havent thought of them in years0 . . .
my god the weekend is here. finally FRIDAY! NOW WHAT?! tell me! tell me! tell me! I am full of energy despite having very broken sleep, say towards 3am, hahahaha good to see you this 0 . . .
dear applicant, unless you are applying for a position in the porn industry, do not give me your resume without an appropriate professional email address. any questions or concerns on this matter, p0 . . .
1006/IMAGE_000184229.jpg Received this from a father of an autistic boy that goes to the academy I work at. Just because. I really am a sucker for flowers. I think this amazes me, as it is r0 . . .
Made ya look, haha Really though.. e:metalpeter and e:leetee have some really great pics, but they dont have these ones, hehe Who knew how kinky the muppets could be? 1006/IMAGE_00013530 . . .
kook;where are you? are u ok? let us know! update: you've been found. good!0 . . .
Far out, I picked up my diploma today. It is weird to see the culmunation of all that studying, reading, researching, thinking, and sacrifice on paper. Now what? Need to figure out my next0 . . .
John malkovich has strange eyes- not a bad thing--he has an interesting energy about him in Amadeus- I was a kid when that movie came out, and I thought the same thing then. Its a bit chilly out th0 . . .
I dreampt about evil kittens and purple squirrels. They were frolicking in the back yard of the house I grew up in. I kept picking them up and putting them down; then I determined at some point in0 . . .
all by mmmmyysellllf... i'm sitting here in buffalo, all by mmmmyyselllf............ hmmmm, maybe I will take a bath.. a few minutes of relaxing would be go0 . . .
"Heroes" is on tonight; think I just might watch some tv! Is this the first episode? or has it been on? Suppose, I'll find out if I tune in at 9pm. I'd really like to catch up/rent all 0 . . .
j'adore musique! Thought I would turn in early tonight.. until I decided that I need to add songs to my iPod. which I am sure you know..once you start, it is hard to stop. A few hours later 0 . . .
I am working on purchasing books from a long reading list that I have aquired over the past two years. When professors reccommended a book, I wrote it down. Or as I did my research, I would come acros0 . . .
Voelkers 9:30 come out to play!! See you there!0 . . .
Bowling Balls that is :) LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hehehehehe (be home soon) (stealth entry) ;)0 . . .
this phone is fun ! think I will take a walk now. I need a little back pack for my books andother junk when I walk in the City) - since i usually go to spot and coop (Sometimes) Later Gator's. &qu0 . . .
I love this weather! crisp, energizing, lovely. go outside and take in a few deep breaths. ahhhhh Although a long walk in the woods may have been nice, I instead spent the evening finishing up m0 . . .
PyrcedGrrl: Hey PreciseDisarray: didnt hear ya- been washing dishes PyrcedGrrl: WHo-wha? PyrcedGrrl: What have you done w/ Carey? hahaha, exactly. The dishes I have been whining about are done. 0 . . .
thank you all for the e:strip birthday wishes: You guys rock!!!!!!! e:leetee e:vincent e:mrmike e:paul e:codypomeray e:mike Thanks so much for your journal shout out!! e:metalpeter e:la0 . . .
I'm even better. ..being a good girl is sometimes a really hard thing to do. choices and other things to ponder; but not right now.. more Birthday celebration going on (today is the actua0 . . .
I am not exactly sure when or where.. but Birthday Celebration this weekend :) How about some Laser tag? hehe YESSS! or comedy club? rock wall climbing?? Go carts?? or good ole Dru0 . . .
oh my It seemed so far away, until today, reading e:pyrcedgrrl 's post who reminded me that my birthday is in 4 days. I havent thought about it. Other than in a sense that it still seeme0 . . .
I had all these crazy dreams last night.. dreams within dreams. Long and drawn out and to the point that I wasnt sure if I was actually sleeping. The context and some of the details were bizarre... 0 . . .
all day, writing the date; feeling distaste, dissonance and flashbacks to that day. Hard to be in the present when a day in the past is still so fresh. Has it really been five years already? 9/110 . . .
This evening: A quick stop at Wegmans resulted in elation over finding one of my favorite elusive cereals. I have been trying to find this specific kind of Weetabix for too darn long. yum yum yum: 0 . . .
A decidedly lovely late summer afternoon. at some point today... a walk along the waters edge. aiming for balance and rejuvination-- it will just take time; but the time is right. I love 0 . . .
Horkfest is officially over as of sometime late yesterday. My doc had prescribed me some pills that worked wonders as e:pyrcedgrrl mentioned as a comment to my previous post. Today I am just super0 . . .
ok, not you or anyone else. I think its a line from a late 80's movie, with River Phoenix, "A Night in the Life of Jimmy Rearden" Warning, the following is a bit gross: Anyway, tod0 . . .
"You see these shackles Baby I'm your slave I'll let you whip me if I misbehave" I've had that running through my head all day.... mwhaaahahahahahahhahhaha! Ive just jumped on0 . . .
Right now I share an office with another girl. We havent had much opportunity to chat- get to know each other etc. We had a short convo on cameras (Cannon Elph) and music (we equally despise count0 . . .
I've got Mad Cow. MOO >:P e:mrmike knows this to be true. he found me walking around in circles on Elmwood Ave. who knew Mad Cow was soo cute? 0806/MadCow12717.jpg I've wanted 0 . . .
New job. They want organized, I'll be organized. For some reason they already think that I am. score. well, I am working on that :) I went to Target to buy a calander-planner-lleather-thingy. I0 . . .
yup, there sure is: 0806/28141435.gif 0806/BalloonsPainting2113.jpg Have a great day.. check my User sound-- got a little Frank Sinatra Birthday song for you! Enjoy your day! 0 . . .
party at 24 was fun. the punch kicked my ass. It was sooooooooo good, and those who had it know what I am talking about. It tasted nice but it was oh so bad. The fruit was delish, vodka soaked and0 . . .
How can you dream about someone in such detail that you dont even really know (well)-- or havent actually met????? (yet?) Its weird.. and it has occured two or three times in that past week. And why?0 . . .
Its OFFICIAL! I am DONE with school!! atleast for now :) Last class ended a little while ago.. last projects, presentation and speech completed. wow. Portfolio returned-- aced it. 0 . . .
First day on the brand spankin new job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! very interesting.. There is so much to learn! I went around and introduced myself to so many people today-- peop0 . . .
omg I have to write a final paper for school, then I am done. I am DONE this Thursday. HEHEHEHE!! woooooooo! Now, I didnt exactly procrastinate on this paper. I figured I would work on it Mon, Tues0 . . .
sipping lavender infused african red bush tea, working on a bag of gummie bears and listening to my collection of the dandy worhals - it just fits my mood,particularly the sound of:you come in burned.0 . . .
Alright- what is this about?.. I sit down to watch tv (a rare thing) without the laptop (even more rare) and with remote next to me on the couch, I grasp it like a Mouse and rotate it a couple of ti0 . . .
Haven't found stuff yet, e:theecarey,239 but I haven't looked far. Thanks e:jill --I think I will check out the As Is store. Other peoples funk does not deter me. Up until these past couple of ye0 . . .
Where should I go to look for inexpensive book shelves, entertainment stand, dresser, lamps, side tables and other stuff of that nature? I dont know what exactly I need or what I am looking for, but I0 . . .
This week has indeed been good and interesting. e:theecarey,236 My goodness, things are changing up. I like the next step, or rather, leap in my life. fascinating. It is all unfolding in the be0 . . .
where are my spoons? I know it is crazy, but damn, I used to have spoons-- so many that they took up half the drawer-- and now I cant seem to find them. hmm. Who stole my spoons!?!? Its so bizarre0 . . .
I think I shall go to NYC by train. So, e:pyrcedgrrl go ahead and buy those tickets. I scored us a place to stay: an art studio in Greenich Village. I am making arrangments to get keys to the pla0 . . .
yes, I have a picture of the friend that Paul and I picked up from Home Depot last night. e:paul,4609 : The praying mantis is a carnivorous insect ...Praying mantises eat insects and other inverteb0 . . .
of ice cream. oh my god, I want ice cream. RIGHT NOW. Its insane!!!!! why?????????????????????????????? I am not really questioning it. I am dragging my step-dad out for icecream at 9pm. 0 . . .
Figured this would be better than leaving a comment in the original post. In response to e:jenks,208 Well, you haven't failed them by trying and by writing about their plight, you are spreading0 . . .
I hate malls. Especially the Galleria. I dont hate the Apple store. But just about everywhere else. yuck. ok, Yankee Candle isnt too horrifying, other than the collective candle odor pe0 . . .
Have some school related appointments today, so I had to take a full day off from work. Not too terribly upset over this, as I was able to sleep in. Now I sit on my couch, feet propped up on the c0 . . .
"The power of the mind to create and recreate, to make something into a reality is amazing" e:dimartiste,51 exactly. Anything is possible, if you want it bad enough. Breathe it, sme0 . . .
I used to call it Brain Poo (C)- those posts created after digesting thoughts, information, ideas and observations of no significant value OR as the condensed end product of something that I had been 0 . . .
Was highly encouraged to go to Caputis after class to meet up with a slew of friends from work. Im there now. Two Heineken darks later and I am ready to go. Noone will allow me to misbehave! W0 . . .
oh my goodness crunch time tonight. I am finishing my Portfolio tonight; it must be handed in tomorrow. I have section one completed-- select individual assignments from each class, cover s0 . . .
Feeling lazy and kinda hot. Dishes are dirty and I have too much to do to be bothered with taking time to cook. So, I declare that I dont intend to cook anything today; although if I were, it would be0 . . .
Got a few stories here.. Friday evening theme: If you build it, they will come. Or.. if you set chairs around the table you are sitting at, e:peeps (and others) will come. Gorgeous night, good com0 . . .
My little break is over... I gave/allowed/forced myself to take a break from all school related projects and thinking. It was at times hard not to think about it, and quite a few times I felt out of p0 . . .
what going on tonight? im in cattaragous county on lake erie i plan to leaue 7-8 ish text-call (deleted)0 . . .
0706/27175831.gif Yeh, I cant draw with this thing quite yet. I'm not a fan of sweetened tea. I went through the drive up Starbucks around the corner from my college.. I tried sipped my tea onl0 . . .
My flowers look scorched. If nothing else I have been tending to my flowers. I deadhead them, pull the occasional weed and water my beauties almost daily. Yesterday I gave them all a good drink-- 0 . . .
nerdy self observations ahead... I used to dislike reading a lot of information from a computer screen. Most of the time I would print it out for the comfort of reading from something in my hands. 0 . . .
approximately two years ago I signed up for a gmail account- for research purposes. I wrote a bit about googles privacy policy and gmail in e:theecarey,88 Recently I have done a few searches withi0 . . .
I stood in front of my kitchen cupboards looking wistfully inside, hoping something spectacular would materialize. Digging through the freezer, I passed over a few bags of Blah, a box of Humdrum and a0 . . .
Logging into e:strip has long ago become a daily habit. On most days I read the lastest entries. Occasionally I miss an entry when there have been multiple posts (by the individual user, or it was ju0 . . .
sitting in my non airconditioned car eating a small cup of chili. Thinking back to my hot soup the other day, I ponder whether my tastes are eclectic or eccentric! ---back to work, later 0 . . .
Hello Monday, are you really here already? I'm not so sure about this early morning stuff- ya know, rising with the sun when I would rather sleep for a few more hours, tucked snuggly under my pillo0 . . .
90 degrees or so.. and what better to enjoy the day than a big bowl of hot soup. say what you must. Me, my soup and legwarmers are gonna go catch some rays in the chaise. Have soup envy :0 . . .
No major plans so far for the weekend, other than school work and a few other responsibilities that were neglected this week. I'm getting down to the scary portion of the degree.. wrapping it up and k0 . . .
so i run out the door this morning without my lunch. I am on my lunch now, and decide between the limited choice of food venues- I opt for Burger King and order a veggie burger. They ask if0 . . .
I come home from a full day at work to settle down to an evening of school work and paper writing, when I see my fuzzy guy pacing through the living room, anxious and flustered looking. As with pr0 . . .
heh, maybe it was the huge full moon.. maybe the stars are realigning themselves.. maybe it is something in the air,water, koolaid, blue cheese.. maybe it isnt anything other than a temporary0 . . .
Oh wow.. the full moon is so bright tonight! From my living room window it appears to be a spot light out there. Must go look outside! I took a few pictures with my phone. Lets see how they tu0 . . .
First day back to work after a relatively long break. bah. I am beat and feeling the weight of the world upon me. I know it is temporary and I will be bouncing again after I am back to "norm0 . . .
I scored a car, so I am going to Shakespeare in the Park.. who else is going for sure?? I know e:leetee and e:imk2 so far... Anyway, I am heading out solo and will be looking for friendly face0 . . .
oh, how risque, haha anyway, I am cleaning* up the house and I have this little tune starting to play in my head. First it is just the melody, real quiet-- then it gets louder and eventually the wo0 . . .
waiting for a haircut, brought my issue of Scientific American -as well as p:mobl, to keep me amused. Got my geek on at the Cingular store, next I am heading to look at computer goodies. btw can some0 . . .
It kinda freaks me out to hear the coyotes howling when I pull into my driveway at 4am. Its so dark and creepy out at that hour. Of course, I didnt leave any lights on for myself. So I walk up the dar0 . . .
Well, these were some of the pics I was trying to post from my phone. I am impressed that I managed to finally get them off my phone and send them just about anywhere I want. all from motorola razr0 . . .
ah ha! 6 mobl posts are noted above. I have three actually posted. One of them was identical, so that would account for four.. so somewhere, out there, of the 50 imagage/text tests with 0 . . .
third or fourth post of the day! My neighbor and his bro just came over with a box of fireworks they bought in PA. nothing like a fireworks display in your backyard! 0 . . .
test. I am going to go set off some major fire works in my back yard. hehe be envious :) jenks.. may need youi to sew me back together! test for image: yeh, I just took a quick pic on the web cam.. 0 . . .
the mobility wagon. Get on board friends! I can do it so can you. Sitting at Spot,making it happen.0 . . .
So, am I a day late? Am I missing some vital piece of historical information- as in, did we officially declare independence from Britain a day earlier? I'm confused, why were so many places having0 . . .
I am so intensely tired today! The weekend definitely caught up with me. Not all bad, but I have an apartment to clean and school work to complete.. forget all that! I think I just need to get 0 . . .
drink it. I find the idea of drinking a glass of ice cold lemonade on a hot sticky day to be a pleasant combination. Never had been much of a fan of the yellow stuff. Yet the idea of it is appeal0 . . .
Ahhhh!!!!!!!! I am watching Americas Hottest Amusment Parks of 2006 on the Travel Channel. Amusement parks are awarded Golden Ticket Awards for outstanding, fun rides. There are various "best of&0 . . .
Sometimes, like tonight, when it gets to be 2 am.. and I know I should be asleep, there is something within me that isnt allowing it to happen. I havent actually tried to go to sleep yet tonight.0 . . .
Ha Lap top on lap and nose in the books as usual; good stuff but very heavy. My short mental breaks are bringing me to e:strip; a lot. I also notice that when I am on a break/vacation from work, I 0 . . .
I saw a bush in my front yard moving and it scared me. Seriously. It wasnt windy out.. My front door was open and I expected Slayer (my pet name for aforementioned stalker) to be standing there. Inste0 . . .
Would someone please buy Austins couch, lol Otherwise a couch is going to end up on my doorstep, with a bill of sale attached to it... as he insists my garage needs a couch, lol My garage does 0 . . .
On a recent visit at my mother's house, we were in a conversation about my favorite toys and activities as a child. I still have some of my cherished belongings and it has been years since I have look0 . . .
People: 1. How did you find out about/why did you become a member of estrip? I had seen the banner on elmwood- but figured it was something to do with the elmwood initiative (forever elmwood), so 0 . . .
I miss my sister. After a three year absence, I saw her today. She pulled into the driveway right after I returned from a garden shopping excursionn (I love my jungle-garden). I hugged her and 0 . . .
Just finished watching C-Span's coverage of the US-European Union Summit (held at Hofburg Palace in Vienna Austria). On the agenda: Irans nuclear program. I am not sure what I enjoy more- the answer0 . . .
I just viewed a ritualistic animal sacrifice... I wasn't expecting to see it, and now I feel ill. Not sure what to make of the lump in my throat. I understand plenty..I am not ignorant to the v0 . . .
I had it in my head to make mojitos today. I havent had a drink in quite some time, as it hasnt been of interest to me in the least for a few months now. I am not much of a drinker, but I have had my0 . . .
I haven't seen this before as a weather alert in my Yahoo! weather (or that annoying aol weather bug) Anyway, be careful of breathing during the hours of 5am and 11pm tomorrow.. btw, I missed An0 . . .
a little bit of this that and the other.. * feeling a strong sense of deja vous- or something to that effect. Not sure what to make of the feeling. Not sure where it is coming from, or why.. weird.0 . . .
Optical Fiber! Information has been popping up more and more within Computer World, one of my favorite ezines. The intriguing research, feasibility studies and the financial projection of switchin0 . . .
I am not sure if I know how to use a paper journal anymore! I seem to have lost the ability to write. I mean, literally- how do I use this thing called a pen?? (heh, and does it have a back space?) 0 . . .
I made my annual appearance at the artfest with e:pyrcedgrrl Other than last minute Christmas shopping, it is one of the few times that I purposely set out to be amongst hordes of people. I dont 0 . . .
I knew it!! I rarely answer my phone if I do not recognize the name or number. In the past month or so, I have received numerous phonecalls from a credit agency.This company never leaves messages 0 . . .
I was going through files on my very old desktop computer when I happened upon a small selection of e-mail that I apparently saved many years ago. I was surprised to find these, as when I did save an 0 . . .
* My sweet, dear, co-worker who has a heart of gold and is someone I truly admire and enjoy working with, mentiond yesterday that she is very superstitious of 666. heh 06-06-06 (btw, I dig th0 . . .
I was wrong. I left a comment in e:carolinian,3 post regarding Niagara Mohawk, er, excuse me.. National Grid online payment services. National Grid has been fine so far. I wote about my observation0 . . .
I found a bunch of old toys and trinkets from my childhood. A near future post will reveal a few of those items. Besides those things, I thought about other childhood memories of toys, hobbies and eve0 . . .
I look forward to the weekend, although I have no specific plans as of yet. I know that e:pyrcedgrrl wants to get together. Have you come up with something you would like to do, my dear? I have a few 0 . . .
Cute, huh? 0506/babyPorcupine1643.jpg baby porcupines One more.. The hippo loves its tortoise dad/friend. for more pics and the story of how Owen and Mzee came to be: http://image0 . . .
Ahh, a day in the life of e:theecarey and e:ladycroft The Mystery Adventure (TM) proved to be an exciting jaunt, as are all "Mica Mic and Kee Wee Mac" excursions. hehe, those are our o0 . . .
This, that and the other * Co workers consumed left over cookies. yay! * A few co workers saw me graduate as they were there for people they knew. It was strange being congratulated a few times 0 . . .
"Cookies" I kinda felt like I wanted something sweet today. But I wasn't sure.. then e:salvatore wrote the magic word, just one word- "cookies" in the chat earlier today. An0 . . .
When I have more time than I know what to do with, I shall write a rhyme about lentils in the form of Dr. Seuss. Why? well, why not? :) French Indigo Lentils are wonderful; I should have purchased 0 . . .
Music can open doorways into what it means to be human beyond our limited cultural definitions. If the listener is open, music becomes a magic carpet carrying the participant on a flight of becoming. 0 . . .
Yeh, I am posting about the weather. I thought of how many of us have begun planting, etc.. and one frost will undo all that hard work...here is a heads up.. Cut and pasted from Yahoo! weather: 0 . . .
Grad ceremony was better than I thought. I was not nervous in the least. That seems to be the case..I work myself up over something (for months), then the actual event I pull through just fine. Wi0 . . .
the clarity of the sky makes for an ideal night to star gaze. I was only outside for a few minutes. I forwent my nightly walk. I feel unsettled. So here I am, trying to settle down for the night anywa0 . . .
tea. I was telling a friend about this tea that I recently purchased. Now I have to post about it. Yogi Tea brand "Bedtime Tea" its insane. or makes me feel that way. it says,0 . . .
I just came in from a short walk in the light rain. I felt a bit anxious and in need of getting some air. The thirty or so minute trek through town ridded me of most of my blah-ness. However, upon ret0 . . .
So, I was driving in the passing lane, along the stretch of the 190N that goes through Grand Island. I was going about 65 (in 55) miles per hour when I see a truck approaching behind me. I go a l0 . . .
Class let out early tonight, a much welcome surprise, and a needful one. I could not concentrate at all. My mind wandered and daydreamed; only my body was in class. When the teacher wrapped it up, I w0 . . .
A little bit of this, a little bit of that.. * Viewed two bonfires during last nights walk through the village. The smell of burning wood, the site of flames and sparks, and the non descript c0 . . .
"Simply Superb"-- that was the comment that I received on my term paper. This is the paper where I was concerned that I missed the mark in regards how to approach the paper. I wrote about th0 . . .
Neither fully clothed nor naked did I run wild though the woods. Instead, I rode my bike during the day. The sunshine was a surprise, as it was supposed to be grey and the day started out that way0 . . .
If I was confident that I wouldn't completely pass out, I would sneak into Fort Niagara tonight and engage in a star-gazing session. There is a hill, in the middle of the soccer field that would be a 0 . . .
Yes.. another post. Upon return home from school, I step out of my car and into the crisp night. I breathe deep the refreshing air.. I never tire of the sounds of the night.. frogs and cr0 . . .
I am in class. I sometimes (often) have trouble maintaining my focus on the lecture portion of the evening. The class runs 5 hours... after a full day at work.. and I often come to class early (ye0 . . .
Its so good to be back to work, although it will take awhile to get back into routine. Everything from sleeping, cooking, eating, cleaning, exercising has been off whille on break. I am working on the0 . . .
Never too early to start thinking about the weekend: Ideas?? here's one e:vincent,35 brought to my attention: Broadway Joes (3051 Main Street) This Friday, April 28th 10pm The Karma Poli0 . . .
(delayed post due to computer issues..) My fearless and fuzzy warrior, adventure seeker and Ferocious Bug (and marshmallow) Slayer. My Joe (Joseph, Joey, Jo Jo No Beans), the king of the apartme0 . . .
Last night was quiet, overall. I was tired and not terribly talkative. For those that know me, I am normally chipper and locquacious. I kept yawning even after two full cups of coffee.. A gla0 . . .
what does it say when you.. put the toilet paper on the kitchen counter.. ..and the box of Cheerios in the bathroom.. 0 . . .
Super quick post Hehhehehe I am posting, yay! I am too excited about this... Last night my internet connection left.. poof, gone, buh bye. and yeh.. oh shit,.. I have a paper to resaerch an0 . . .
I passed on a traditional Easter basket this year. I thought it would be best not to have ten pounds of candy within my reach. Usually I need to be in the mood for candy-- but if it is just sitting 0 . . .
I am in the mood to eat some peeps. heh... But the question is.. the marshmallow kind or the e:strip kind? ;) Need to go buy chocolate and jelly beans and see whats goin' on today.. 0 . . .
I'm with e:mrdt,32 --Its been too damn long. I think its the general sentiment as of late.. so do I take a look through my "list"..?? make a call.. send an email.. or do I stay co0 . . .
hehe "You, me...(edit)" I received a post-it from "guest".. Now thats a propostion I am up for.. if I just knew who it was.. ;) Call me. As for other exci0 . . .
um, yeh..I suppose I should do my taxes soon, huh? I just realized that the 15th is rapidly approaching. I do this every year. Last year I got them in with just five minutes to spare. The year be0 . . .
Ok, so I figured I have paid off any majorly wrong doings on my part, especially from anything revolving around a guy I dated awhile back. Think: the basic idea of Karma. Or, what comes around go0 . . .
So I hear that Sir Tom Jones is performing at the FallsView Casino tonight! In the chat earlier, e:vincent mentioned he was going to the show (I expect a full report!). I had just listened to, &qu0 . . .
It is Saturday and bright with sunshine. I went to bed early last night, after some wonderful wine consumption and a few hot games of mahjong. Strange dreams were had.. not disturbing, but certainl0 . . .
Vitae Summa Brevis Spem Nos Vetat Incohare Longam I came home from class a bit early due to nausea that has been coming and going all day long along with a headache. I rarely get headaches...ouch0 . . .
My friend Damien builds stuff. He made the following bike from scratch. It was on display recently at HSBC Arena (or whatever that place is called..) I assume it is back at the shop at this point. 0 . . .
multidimensional? ha, not this post, and tonight, not this writer. Just taking a quick break from the school stuff. Sometimes my brain hurts. So lets get to the "Random Thoughts and Questions0 . . .
Its never to early (or late) to start thinking about your retirement- i snagged this from the net-- so for your amusement, a super quicky: INVESTING FOR YOUR RETIREMENT: If you had purchased 0 . . .
I had a moment (or two or three) last night. First Moment: During my entire graduate program I have been assimilating the information to a world that I know--and trying to figure out more about 0 . . .
I really like this song right now. I tried to upload it as a user sound, but alas it is too damn big. Sad.. I encourage you to listen to it somehow, if you haven't already.. Be Still My Heart 0 . . .
Part of my school work is done. I have not had the focus that I normally exhibit. Procrastination is a familiar behavior, but I am not feeling very motivated by the rapidly approaching deadline. I0 . . .
Extreme Ways extreme ways are back again extreme places i didn't know i broke everything new again everything that i'd owned i threw it out the windows, came along extreme ways i know move ap0 . . .
I need to be asleep... 6:30 will come quickly.. but I will still manange to get my ass up and exercise. What a weekend.. Fri: Irish Car bombs, The Commitments (thanks, again e:Vincent !!), and0 . . .
I knew it! My kitties were stalking my fridge yesterday. They were staring at it intently. An occasional paw would be dipped underneath only to come up empty pawed. For those with animals, you 0 . . .
Wow.. have I really posted over 100,000 words? crazy. 0 . . .
I made it to work in approximately 30 minutes. I forgot how driving 75-80 will do that. Reminds me of a time in my life when I used to do time trials down deserted roads throughout Wilson, Newfane 0 . . .
The bright waxing moon on saturday night had a perfect rainbow-like swirl of color surrounding it. Anyone know if this effect has a name???? The moon framed in colors with a backdrop of stars.. am0 . . .
To keep in the spirit of test results.. (e:robin posted in her journal the test link: http://www.okcupid.com/oktest3 The Playstation Random Gentle Sex Master (RGSMf) Easy to turn on. Har0 . . .
Do you want to know what reduces me to a goopy glop of mush? Go here: http://www.cuteoverload.com/ (credit to e:hodown for sharing that link) Other stuff: manners, kindness, patience and passio0 . . .
The dishes are done, man. *pow* *climbs down from roof* Ok.. they really arent done.. and I have never taken a shot gun to my dirty dish collection, although it isnt a bad idea.. maybe wo0 . . .
satisfied belly: check candles lit: check logs in the fireplace: indeed..check small cup of coffee: check maybe later.. wine. Although that, and the fireplace, is best when shared. Alright.0 . . .
I made it to Barnes and Noble last night. The store (and parking lot) was packed. I waded through people to get to the book section I was looking for. After pulling a few selections off the shelf, I m0 . . .
I may need coffee today. I think Spot or Orange Cat may be on my itinerary. *yawn* Along with Barnes and Noble, Lexington co-op, Dicks and some discount store. That is far too many stores for me to0 . . .
* I was only joking in the chat earlier- ya know, when "ya'll" were disturbed that the snow was falling heavily everywhere.. and I said that Youngstown-Lewiston is probably green and sunny. 0 . . .
My posts, like my thoughts, have been emerging as snips of brain poo. I engage most of my neuronal matter on an in-depth and time consuming class project. The deadline is quickly approaching and whil0 . . .
Dana and I ventured out to the art installation at the Hotel Lennox, or more commonly referred to as, "The Peep Show", Saturday night. Walking around the hotel, making our way through t0 . . .
My food creations usually turn out delishious. No more hiding my talent :) However, I am too rebellious to follow a recipe. I just make whatever my imagintaion conjures or the recipe is used as a guid0 . . .
Nice! I am glad that the peeps of e:strip enjoyed the name quiz! give it a whirl. It is endlessly amusing: http://www.quizgalaxy.com/quiz.php?id=83 Some of you took it a step further and plugged i0 . . .
Haha, I occasionally entertain myself with these quizes, but not post them. This one I thought was funny, as it is "How will your name be defined in the dictionary". I first plugged in my na0 . . .
Yesterday was gorgeous. Sunny, mild.. I am sure you noticed? It was a perfect day to go for a bike ride. Too bad I did it the day before, when it was feeling sub zero and windy. Yesterday0 . . .
I turn on the tv and jump in bed w/ my computer. The station is playing, "Friends". Never seen it..and I don't think I missed anything in all these years that it was "popular". Wit0 . . .
Heading out to OPM lounge.. probably be there by midnight. Come out and play!! e:ladycroft, e:imk2, e:mrdt, e:kangarooboi, e:paul.. who else?? come ooOOoooooon.... http://www.opiumloungebuf0 . . .
quick post.. off to hang w/ the family.. then later.. find something really fun to do! :) First.. my enormous mushroom omelete from The Original Pancake House. e:ladycroft and I grabbed some foo0 . . .
I went to bed way too late last night. But that turned out perfectly fine.. My phone rang about 6:30 this morning. I was informed that the school I work in would be closed. No work for me.. YAY!0 . . .
simple entry.. thoughts before bed: 11pm. It is freaky warm outside. I get out of class and the temp is much warmer than when I went in. I drive through the light rain. I go down Lewisto0 . . .
Tubing at KB sounds fun. It is mad cheap Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 5-9pm. Yee haw to sliding very quickly down a hill face first on a plastic tube. neat. Maybe I should be a big ass dork0 . . .
Earlier at work I climbed up onto the counter. I needed to reach for some supplies that were up on top of a super high cupboard. While I am grabbing the goods, I hear below and behind me, someone whis0 . . .
The thing with working in a school, we celebrate everything. So ofcourse, there will be Valentines exchanged. Remember those days? I bought a box of old school Valentines. They are Cookie Mon0 . . .
I turned on the TV and ended up on TLC. I caught part of a program, "Super size She" which is about a body builder, Joanna Thomas, and the show followers her as she trains and competes for 0 . . .
Friday night amusement. * went to Voelkers for beer and bowling. e:theecarey (moi), e:imk2, e:jenks, e:ladycroft and a few others.. * I hadn't been there before. It has a non conventional set 0 . . .
A message left on myspace: "hey i like ur profile add me to ur myspace buddy list do u use yahoo whats ur screename ur hot ur pretty ur sexy ur adorable ur sweet ur a sexy 0 . . .
oy, 80's Madonna song stuck in my head. What do you call a cow that shakes? Beef Jerky. I posted this as a comment in response to e:jenks postjenks,62 , which included a couple of l0 . . .
I hate staring at an empty Word document. I know it will fill up with words, eventually. But when? It must be done by tomorrow afternoon.. Here I am, in the last minute rush to get my work done. 0 . . .
As promised.. the silly-cute-funny-semi scandalous picture of e:mike: 0206/timika30birthday_0723827.jpg Whatcha holdin' in those big hands of yours?? ;) Do you remember when this was0 . . .
A friend of mine just returned from PA.. He won some money on the game. I'm not a fan of football, at all. Someone actually said to me, after hearing that I don't follow the game, "yeh, its proba0 . . .
Damn private parties. I was looking forward to hanging out at Coles. But chillin' and drinking at Mister Goodbar turned out just fine. A good amount of e:peeps and satellite friends showed up. We mus0 . . .
BAH! I lost my post. The ONE time I choose not to write it or save it in Word first. Maybe I can recap- -super duper edited version :( A summary of My Friday: * I had some stuff to do aft0 . . .
Yes! I love this class I am taking. We were all over politics this evening. I was revved up and very happy to debate, discuss, analyze.. The class is going to challenge me. In everything from con0 . . .
*I like the new theme, "Ontario", e:paul :) Ofcourse I am biased..theecarey,91 * New class, International Management-Culture, Strategy and Behavior begins tomorrow. The text is a cla0 . . .
Do you see what I see? Lake Ontario: Not a clear day, but you could get lost in the vastness of the water.. 0206/January06_0912645.jpg 0206/January06_0922645.jpg 0206/January06_0932645.0 . . .
I walked along the tree lined edge that overlooks the Niagara river. Aroma of dirt, leaves and twigs permeated the cooling air. I inhaled deeply as I kicked through the brown crispy deteriorating rem0 . . .
I think I updated this entry four times.. trying to get rid of weird characters surrounding apostrophes. I wrote in Word first, so maybe it was something to do with that. Anyway, I realized a part of 0 . . .
It is officially Friday! I should be in bed.. I am always pumped up after a night of class. Difficult to fall asleep. 7am will arrive shortly. I never had a chance to study or review for my 0 . . .
*Not as sick as yesterday. *Slept a good 10-11 hours. No fits of coughing, yay! *Ony major fits of coughing was when someone made me laugh really hard. The most recent, would be from e:kara, wi0 . . .
*Ricola cough drops, various flavors. Check. *Orange juice. Check *NyQuil, gel tabs. Check. *Puffs tissue, extra big box. Check *Large mug of Rooibos (red) tea. Check *Bob, this 30yr olds belove0 . . .
Monday, already? You can be such a downer. Why aren't you more like Friday, hmm? Fridays are fun.. I spent the early part of Friday evening at the Third Street Tap Room in Niagara Falls, located 0 . . .
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I am eager for the weekend, as always. Class was good tonight, as always, with this fucking fantastic teacher I have. I managed to get through the teaching/presentation thing alright. We made a vi0 . . .
I guess I will be "bustin' shit up" in the Falls this weekend. Never thought I would purposely go there..for entertainment. But an adventure will transpire.. I know someone who has not b0 . . .
I have needed to sneeze for over six hours. six hours. It is quite the insane feeling to feel the need to sneeze, constantly, for six hours. SNEEZE ALREADY!!! ahhhhh! If I keep my nostr0 . . .
I want to play Tetris, dammit. I have an old school Nintendo system, circa 1985. I have a stack of games that remains, from back in the day. Mario Bros 1,2,3, Loopz, Tetris 1,2, DuckHunt, Pro Am and I0 . . .
Another glimpse into my humor-- snagged from a random email.. Have you noticed since everyone has a camcorder these days no one talks about seeing UFOs like they used to? In the 60's, peop0 . . .
er, no, thats not it.. ah, Brokeback Mountain I am a sucker for a hot guy. This movie had two.. What I wouldn't/would do to be the filling in that sandwhich. *sigh* yeh, more steamy sc0 . . .
I was about to post a comment, then decided otherwise. Yuck I don't particularly like that I am writing about this. Especially so publicly. I will make it short. And maybe delete it. Ev0 . . .
Yet another person from my past has made contact with me. This is thee BIG one, though. I'm still processing all this and what it means. It's like I have just been shaken. Should I be sad, happy, re0 . . .
Happy New Years everyone! (updated) Many pictures to be posted soon. Don't hate us for the crazy drunken comments we left in approximately 14 journals, lol. It seemed a good thing to do at the time 0 . . .
Wal-Mart announced that they will soon be offering customers a new discount item. Wal-Mart's own brand of wine. The world's largest retail chain is teaming up with E&J Gallo Winery of Cali0 . . .
Cost of.. living? No, Cost of Whining. A person seeking information will be discerning regarding the context they read. It is imperative to peruse the source of information with skepticism, an 0 . . .
Damn, I have been waiting days for my flippin' Christmas gifts from e:pyrcedgrrl. who does she think she is, holding out on me????? Being hospitalized, discolored yellow with jaudice and in pain0 . . .
A little more holiday cheer- a twist on "White Christmas", becomes, "white trash Christmas". It is just wrong on so many levels. Thats why it is funny and why I love it. Humping do0 . . .
Merry Christmas typeHere Be safe Be happy spike your coffee, hot cocoa, egg nog or morning orange juice, and have a fabulous day. back to wrapping gifts... :) xxoo Carey 0 . . .
I began and finished my Christmas shopping today. It did not take long; however, I took my time and stared at stuff that I want. I ran out of pretty much all of my favorite perfumes. So while I w0 . . .
I am sore today. In hindsight, there are ample reasons for this. Yesterday morning, I wiped out going down my icy stairs. It was graceful, as can be for slipping right on my ass. It was equal to0 . . .
(stealth entry at work..) Been doing nothing but eating all day at work. And all sorts of stuff that my body does not recognize. My taste buds are happy though. However, I am never ever eating ever0 . . .
Whats up sudsy hot bath? Nah, I haven't forgotten about you. I know, I know.. the book and wine are waiting. Be right there, yo. From atleast 9:30 am on, I had been encouraged to go to C0 . . .
the mess continues. My first stab at making cookies from scratch. I have more to make, but this is about it. I am wiped out. Some of them turned out enormous. I even made frosting. I made due wi0 . . .
"The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said." Peter Drucker For the past couple of months I have been enjoying Sunday mornings. I had been introduced to th0 . . .
Shopping could be quite delighful if all that is required of me is to find the most tackiest or obscure gift. In my pursuit of fun and to stay true to my quirky personality, I buy such items anyway.0 . . .
I was looking through my picture files. I found one that I haven't viewed in along time. It is a file of kitten pictures from a few years ago. Anyway, I realize this: I am a big animal dork. I0 . . .
One of my favorite places to be.. 1205/XCskiing_0134418.jpg Toronto, barely shows up with this camera. What would be a fabulous camera to have, so I can get more detail and distance?? Or maybe 0 . . .
The sunset was absolutely fucking amazing. Gorgeous swirls of orange, pink, purple and turquoise. The days last light enhanced the reflection of Toronto. A pale pink glimmered off the buildings. 0 . . .
I love typeHere Let me count the ways.. I am impressed with the degree of passion for a variety of topics that are written about on this site. Particularly so in the very personal topics of polit0 . . .
Dinner at Carrabba's : eggplant parm, water, salad, vodka Average Joes: Lots of shots of SoCo, balanced with multiple pints of Guinness I didn't plan on staying out as late as I did, but the 0 . . .
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemed to repeat it" g. santayana not if I can help it. A scattered post, not following any grammatical rule, full of comma splices, digressio0 . . .
I cant compete.. lol so.. Incase you did not mark it on your calender, set the DVR, etch it into your forhead here is a reminder.. Tonight: The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Tyra Banks0 . . .
I have a ton of laundry to do; I have heaps of clean and dirty laundry growing on my bedroom floor. Add rabid dust bunnies, dishes, bras and socks strewn all over my apartment to the mix, and wha0 . . .
I have so much to say! There is no beginning or end, just a whirl of thoughts, revelations and anticipation. Allow me to ruminate quietly before I write; I sense that it will amass another chapter. I'0 . . .
First thing: Mission accomplished. Once my mind is set to something, I am relentless. I took to the thought of renting all of the Die Hard movies. Therefore I set out to scour all of the Blockbust0 . . .
I might need to find a hobby or something else I can do to occupy my down time. Not that I really ever have an excess of it. School keeps me busy and I have a talent for balancing my life pretty well.0 . . .
It's axiomatic... An open newspaper is an open invitation for a cat to get comfy. All that attention directed to one spot is not tolerated if that spot is not Joseph (joe, jojo, jo jo no beans) 0 . . .
Despite the fact that all of the radio stations are polluting our ears with Christmas music... Despite the fact that the stores are replete with crazed holiday shoppers (ran out of pretty/girly gl0 . . .
There is not a single snow flake up here in Y-Town. It is wildly windy out; I hear my garage door rattling along with other things banging outside. I think my basketball net fell down again. oh look, 0 . . .
Ever get that horrible dry tired feeling in your eyes, as though you have been crying all day? I have that, and the tears were almost real. The multiple flare ups of mouth pain had my eyes tearing,r0 . . .
Hygeine. haha-- nothing *that* exciting. I am not fond of dentists. I grew up terrified of them, actually. However, I love my teeth and have a slight OCD regarding them. I have them cleaned 3-4 0 . . .
A day off from work to do whatever my little heart desired. I am spoiled like that. Atleast for now.. After some routine house maintenance and school work, I headed out in search of adventure. Wh0 . . .
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME (first pet and color of your walls) Snowball Deep Pleasure 2. YOUR MOVIE STAR NAME (grandfather/grandmother on father's side first name, favorite snack) Mary Gummi Bears 0 . . .
After a long week, Friday night presented an opportunity to unwind. e:pyrcedgrrl and I ventured out to city Spot coffee. Our attempts to alter our state of mind with large quantities of caffeinate0 . . .
11 pm. Restlessness persists, I accept the silence. Do I dream tonight? I ventured outside for a breath of cool fresh air; suprised by the clear sky replete with stars. How I wanted to take 0 . . .
The results of Thee Exam that tortured more than a few brain cells.... "Very engaging and creative format-- great understanding of the subject matter. You are a great communicator. Very impressive 0 . . .
I await the return of my final exam and final grade. The grade expected and the grade received should reflect continuity, as my efforts usually yield good results. When I do the work for the grad0 . . .
Today was a challenge to stay awake. I was soooo tired. Yesterday, I woke up tired after having some seriously restless sleep the night before. After work I headed out to West Seneca to have my h0 . . .
From start to finish,a most wonderful day. Met two fabulous, intelleigent, energetic ladies at e:paul's brainstorming session, Katie and Janelle. I look forward to meeting up again soon! We barel0 . . .
so many birthdays this month.. Allow me a Birthday shout out to e:lilho, e:southernyankee, e:tina, e:terry's dad and.... e:pyrcedgrrl wo000000000000000! Happy Birthday!!!!!!!0 . . .
So I have a few minutes before I must tackle some school readings and a paper. I came staight home from work instead of heading out to the park to run around as I normally would. Maybe later I will go0 . . .
snagged from a quiz in e:ladycrofts journal **The keys to your heart** You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free. In love, you feel the most alive when things are st0 . . .
I am working on the readings and assignments for my new class, Organizational Ethics, Values and the Law. I have been intensely fascinated with all subject matter to this point and I am sure that I 0 . . .
e:pyrcedgrrl assisted me this evening in impregnating my iPod with a plethora of music. She allowed me to violate her iTune files, and I gleefully did just that, and supplemented what I couldn't find 0 . . .
I will be on the strip shortly. I plan to eat... I am thinking, Sahara Grill... yum get coffee..Spot, ofcourse have some drinks.. havent decided yet You love me call me join me 6220 . . .
This week has been insane and mildly stressful. After a minor cold which killed this past weekend, I found myself thinking that each day was further in the week than what it was. This was confusing, a0 . . .
Friends Share: a glimpse into my sense of humor.. This one really cracks me up: 1005/zirconia2224.jpg ahh. um.. no comment. :) 1005/pot2224.jpg 'cause i am dirty minded: 1005/screw2224.0 . . .
Hello Monday Taking a study break.. trying to make it quick. We'll see how that goes.. I am feeling quite a bit better, after spending a majority of the weekend asleep. I just felt run down on 0 . . .
I love October. The fall weather is here, along with the fresh crisp earthy smells. I am energized and feel anticipation with the onset of autumn. I picked my pumkins. Last year I let a pumkin rot, 0 . . .
I have downed a ton of orange juice these past few days. I experience an intense desire for juice occasionally; usually before and during a cold. I managed to chug 64 oz on my lunch break today. Altho0 . . .
Rock on!!! I totally aced my mid term exam. 99% Looking around, there were many B grades on this in the class, so I am intrigued with this. I am psyched. And... I got my student loan chec0 . . .
I just finished up an assignment for class this week. I hadn't looked at it until last night. It was a paper that would be an address from me, as the CEO of an organization on the vision of the future0 . . .
My sis sent this to me. I think it is funky..my brain didn't skip a beat. Check it out: Can you raed tihs? Olny srmat poelpe can.I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rda0 . . .
Good food..good people.. Geographical points of interest: Kunis, Spot, Allen Hardware, Cathode Ray, The Pink (cant ever call it anything else!) People of interest: e:paul, e:terry, e:matthew, e:0 . . .
My typical morning routine involves rolling out of bed and into my car. I give myself just 10-15 minutes to get out of bed and off to work. Today I set the alarm a full hour earlier so I could prep my0 . . .
I love when I don't know what I am doing, where I am going or who I am doing it with; so my goals for this evening.. the tenative itinerary is as follows: Shushied up- Kunis Coffeeied up- SPOT0 . . .
I must have hit a hot spot, as I am in my car and have wireless connection on my lap top. neat. I just wrapped up my mid term-paper-project Wish me luck and fore sight to not procrastinate to 0 . . .
in general or specific, what do you think of this.. a few brain cells please.. consider these quotes by Russell Ackoff: "... improving the performance of the parts of a system taken separatel0 . . .
I was excited to go to work today. I had taken a couple of days off to prepare for and recover from, the party. I had only thought of having a party officially just a few days prior, therefore it0 . . .
If anyone missed how Devil Cakes™ came to be.. here is the process in its entirety, rather than following inks. In a freedom chat session, e:theecarey, e:leetee, e:ladycroft, e:pyrcedgrrl, and e:mi0 . . .
typeHereThe Great 30th Tiki Birthday Party was hilarious and filling! At various points in the night there were approximately thirty people. I am thrilled that e:leetee, e:uncutsaniflush, e:paul, 0 . . .
The funny thing about growing up on your own is that you learn independence from a young age. While generally a positive attribute, it can have a negative impact when it comes to relating to people0 . . .
I will resume more thoughtful and reflective posts in the near future, as returning from vacation, getting back into the work schedule, and engaging in all this party business has left me with minimal0 . . .
My first post including pictures. e:paul, I might need your help :) The process of the illustrious pinata bashing began with a purusal of found objects up and down elmwood. Bicycle pieces, eating u0 . . .
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the e-strip student loan count needs a boost.. where and how do I add mine????0 . . .
Caught up on my email today. Had a gigantic inbox due to class related issues. I have the added responsibility of being the program class representative. A nice little unpaid side job. Not glamorous 0 . . .
I managed to make it through the day. I just returned back to work after a two week vacation. I had not been getting to sleep much before 3am the entire time, and to have to get up much earlier than 0 . . .
I tormented myself with calculating the cost of going to and from work relative to gas price. Using the approximate amount of miles traveled for work purpose, the amount of miles per gallon and the to0 . . .
With my head buried under my pillow to drown out the sunshine and my neighbors obnoxious cherry bomb muffler lawn mower, I grasped desperately to the edge of sleep. However, my travels to dreamland 0 . . .
I have been a Live Journal user for a number of years. Like a great pair of super comfy broken in jeans, it can be difficult to try on something new. However, the word on the street, is "go chec0 . . .
Dark mist, rain droplets, stomping puddles form in my driveway. Creatures sing back up for Franz Ferdinand through open windows. I sweat my ass off in this red brick sauna and despretely want to0 . . .
Earlier this evening, I returned from a short trip to Cleveland. My niece, Ashley and I ventured just four hours West of Buffalo via car rental, to the Cleveland Institute of Art. Ahh, the joys of col0 . . .